How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF038 - Item &1 cannot be grouped as a subitem of item &2

WRF_PRC_POHF038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Item &1 cannot be grouped as a subitem of item &2

What causes this issue?

Subitems of a jointly higher-level item can only be grouped together.

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

System Response

Grouping error.

How to fix this error?

Align the subitem data to the grouping criteria.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF038 - Item &1 cannot be grouped as a subitem of item &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF038 indicates that there is an issue with the grouping of items in a purchase order (PO). Specifically, it states that item &1 cannot be grouped as a subitem of item &2. This typically occurs in the context of purchase order processing, particularly when dealing with item hierarchies or subitems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Compatibility: The items involved may not be compatible for grouping due to differences in their characteristics, such as material type, item category, or other attributes.
  Item Hierarchy: The item you are trying to group as a subitem may not be defined in the system as a valid subitem of the parent item.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent certain items from being grouped together.
  Missing Data: Required data for either item may be missing or incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to establish a parent-child relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Attributes: Review the attributes of both