How To Fix X4201 - No main item transferred in order &1

X4201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: X4 - APO Core Interface: Interfaces for Manufacturing Orders

• Message number: 201

• Message text: No main item transferred in order &1

What causes this issue?

No main item was sent from SAP APO to SAP ECC for order &1.

System Response

When production orders are integrated, only orders with one main item
can be processed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message X4201 - No main item transferred in order &1 ?

  The SAP error message X4201 ("No main item transferred in order &1") typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or when dealing with order management in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a main item in the order, but none has been provided or transferred.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Item: The order being processed does not have a main item defined. In SAP, a main item is usually a line item that represents the primary product or service being ordered.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be configured to allow for the main item, or it may be set up incorrectly.
  Data Transfer Issues: If the order is being created or modified through an interface (like an EDI or an API), there may be issues with the data being sent, leading to the absence of a main item.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP