How To Fix 29111 - Item category & is not defined (check entry)

29111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Item category & is not defined (check entry)

What causes this issue?

You have chosen an item cateogory which is not supported.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
To see a list of possible item categories, press function key F4.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29111 - Item category & is not defined (check entry) ?

  The SAP error message "29111 Item category & is not defined (check entry)" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system cannot find a valid item category for a particular 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 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a typo in the item category field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The item category may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings (e.g., in the sales document type or purchase document type).
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect item category manually, leading to the error.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or customer master data may not be set up correctly, which can affect the determination of the