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

29118 - Overview

• 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:
  
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