How To Fix >0587 - For transfer posting, the item may not in the down payment category

>0587 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 587

• Message text: For transfer posting, the item may not in the down payment category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0587 - For transfer posting, the item may not in the down payment category ?

  The SAP error message 0587 indicates that there is an issue with a transfer posting where the item involved is categorized as a down payment. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transfer posting for an item that is not allowed to be processed in this manner due to its down payment status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Down Payment Category: The item you are trying to transfer is classified as a down payment. In SAP, down payments are treated differently from regular inventory items, and certain operations (like transfer postings) may not be permitted.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the transfer posting may not allow down payment items to be processed.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may restrict the transfer posting of down payment items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Verify the item category of the material you are trying to transfer. Ensure that it is not set as a down