How To Fix WAB065 - You cannot copy subitem &1 without main item &2

WAB065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAB - Messages Settlement Management

• Message number: 065

• Message text: You cannot copy subitem &1 without main item &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAB065 - You cannot copy subitem &1 without main item &2 ?

  The SAP error message WAB065 indicates that you are trying to copy a subitem (identified by &1) without its corresponding main item (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management when dealing with item hierarchies, such as when you are trying to copy a document or transaction that involves both main items and subitems.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a main item to be present in order to process the subitem. In SAP, subitems are dependent on their main items, and the system enforces this relationship to maintain data integrity. If you attempt to copy or manipulate a subitem without its associated main item, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that the main item is present before attempting to copy the subitem. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Main Item