How To Fix 29118 - Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &)

What causes this issue?

You want to enter a new component with material type &V1& and item
category &V2&.
Settings in the IMG for production (Master data -> BOM -> Item data ->
Define item categories) determine that inventory management for this
item category is to be based on quantity.
However, other settings in the IMG for material type &V1& in plant &V3&
determine that the quantities are not updated in the material master.
This means that you cannot enter this material with item category &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry for the item category.
You can enter item category <LS>non-stock item</> (no inventory
management) for the following materials:
material with a material type that supports <LS>configuration</>
<ZH>pipeline material</>, which can be taken from a pipeline at any
time
If you must enter this material with item category &V2&, consult the
department responsible for maintaining item categories and materials
management. The settings may need to be checked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29118 - Material type & cannot be used with item category & (plant &) ?

  The SAP error message 29118 indicates that there is a mismatch between the material type and the item category in a transaction, typically during the creation of a sales order or a purchase order. This error occurs when the system does not allow the specified combination of material type and item category for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type you are trying to use is not configured to work with the specified item category in the context of the plant.
  Item Category Configuration: The item category may not be allowed for the material type in the configuration settings.
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings at the plant level that restrict the use of certain material types with certain item categories.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not be set up correctly for the intended use, or it may be missing necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type and Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant area for material management or sales and distribution.
  Verify the allowed combinations of material types and item categories.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that it is set up correctly for the intended use (e.g., sales, purchasing).
  Ensure that the material is created for the correct plant and that all necessary views (e.g., sales, purchasing) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Adjust Item Category Settings:
  
  If you have access, you can modify the item category settings to allow the combination with the material type.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for item categories in the sales and distribution module.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes, consult with an SAP functional consultant or your SAP Basis team to ensure that any changes made do not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or VA01 (Create Sales Order) to check or modify the relevant data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material types, item categories, and their configurations.
  User Exits or BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic may be implemented that could affect the behavior of material types and item categories. Check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be relevant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.