How To Fix 29668 - Item category & is not a class item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Item category & is not a class item

What causes this issue?

You are entering user-specific settings for BOM maintenance.
You entered &V1& as a default item category for class items. However,
this item category is not for class items.

How to fix this error?

Please display a list of the item categories defined in your company.
To do this, look under the settings in Customizing (Bills of material)
<LS>Item data -> Item categories</>.
For class items, you can only use an item category which contains the
<LS>class item</> indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29668 - Item category & is not a class item ?

  The SAP error message "29668 Item category & is not a class item" typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when dealing with item categories in sales documents or purchase orders. This error indicates that the item category specified in the document is not recognized as a class item, which is necessary for certain functionalities, such as classification or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category specified in the document does not correspond to a class item. Class items are typically used for configurable materials that require classification.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured in the system to allow for class items.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may not be set up correctly to be classified as a class item.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not support class items for the specified item