How To Fix WB2B2179 - Shadow item &1|&2 belongs to a commodity item and cannot be canceled

WB2B2179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Shadow item &1|&2 belongs to a commodity item and cannot be canceled

What causes this issue?

Cancellation is not supported for shadow items of commodity items.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2179 - Shadow item &1|&2 belongs to a commodity item and cannot be canceled ?

  The SAP error message WB2B2179 indicates that you are trying to cancel a shadow item that is associated with a commodity item. In SAP, shadow items are typically used in the context of handling commodity trading and can represent a temporary or intermediary state of an item in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system does not allow the cancellation of shadow items that are linked to commodity items. This is a safeguard to maintain data integrity and ensure that the relationships between commodity items and their shadow representations are preserved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Status: Verify the status of the commodity item associated with the shadow item. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for modifications or cancellations.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Understand the dependencies between the shadow item and the commodity item. If the commodity item is still active or has transactions associated