How To Fix 0D057 - Item category &1 is not defined

0D057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0D - FS-CD General Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Item category &1 is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0D057 - Item category &1 is not defined ?

  The SAP error message "0D057 Item category &1 is not defined" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system cannot find a specific item category that is referenced in a transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Category Definition: The item category specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the item category has not been defined in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The item category may not be properly assigned to the relevant document type or may not be linked to the appropriate sales or purchasing organization.
  Transport Issues: If the item category was recently created or modified in a development environment and has not been transported to the production environment, it may not be available.
  User Error: The