How To Fix WB2B055 - Sub-items for the item have already been created

WB2B055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Sub-items for the item have already been created

What causes this issue?

Subitems already exist for the item you want to delete.

System Response

The system does not delete the item.

How to fix this error?

First delete the subitems.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B055 - Sub-items for the item have already been created ?

  The SAP error message WB2B055, which states "Sub-items for the item have already been created," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents in SAP, such as sales orders or purchase orders. This error indicates that the system has detected that sub-items (or components) for a particular item have already been created, and it is preventing the creation of duplicate sub-items.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create sub-items for an item that already has sub-items associated with it.
  Incorrect Document Processing: The error may arise if there is an attempt to modify or reprocess a document that has already been processed, leading to conflicts in item creation.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce unique sub-item creation for certain item types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Sub-items: Review the document or item in question to see if sub-items have