How To Fix 29113 - Do not enter material for item category &

29113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Do not enter material for item category &

What causes this issue?

You want to enter or change an item in the current BOM with item
category &V1&, and you have entered a material.
Item category &V1& does not allow you to enter a material.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Cancel the material entry or choose another item category.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29113 - Do not enter material for item category & ?

  The SAP error message 29113, which states "Do not enter material for item category &," typically occurs in the context of sales order processing or other document types where item categories are defined. This error indicates that the system does not allow the entry of a material number for the specified item category.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category in question is configured in such a way that it does not require a material number. This is common for item categories that are meant for services, text items, or other non-material items.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may have specific settings that restrict the entry of materials for certain item categories.
  
  
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a material number for an item category that is not intended to have one.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider