How To Fix 29667 - Item category & is within the SAP-reserved name range (A-W)

29667 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 667

• Message text: Item category & is within the SAP-reserved name range (A-W)

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new entry and used a key which lies within the
reserved SAP name range.

System Response

The system does not accept the key.

How to fix this error?

Enter an allowed key.
You can display the name range in table TRESC using transaction SE16.
Enter the following data for your search:
Object type: "TABU"
Table name: T418
SAP/customer: "C" for customer
In the <LS>Name range</> field, you see the alphanumeric start of the
range, in the <LS>Upper limit</> field, you see the end of the range.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29667 - Item category & is within the SAP-reserved name range (A-W) ?

  The SAP error message 29667 indicates that the item category you are trying to use is within the reserved name range (A-W) for item categories in SAP. This means that the item category you are attempting to create or use is not allowed because it falls within a predefined range that SAP reserves for its own use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reserved Name Range: SAP has reserved certain item categories (A-W) for its internal processes and standard functionalities. If you attempt to create or use an item category that falls within this range, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The item category you are trying to use may have been incorrectly configured or defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use a Different Item Category: The simplest solution is to select an item category that is outside the reserved range (i.e., any category starting with a letter outside A-W). You can check the existing item categories in your system