How To Fix 29740 - Item category & is not supported in document structures

29740 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 29 - Bills of Material

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Item category & is not supported in document structures

What causes this issue?

You want to enter an item with item category &V1& in a document
structure. This is not possible, as only the following item categories
are supported in document structures:
document item
text item

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry in the <LS>Item category</> field.
If you want to exit item entry, choose function <LS>Cancel</> from the
<LS>Edit</> menu.
You see a dialog box. Press ENTER to confirm the message, and the
system deletes the incorrect item data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 29740 - Item category & is not supported in document structures ?

  The SAP error message 29740, which states "Item category & is not supported in document structures," typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of item categories in the context of document structures, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other document types in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category Configuration: The item category being used in the document is not configured to be used in the specific document structure.
  Missing Customization: The item category may not be assigned to the relevant document type or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on which item categories can be used.
  Incompatibility with Document Structure: The item category may not be compatible with the document structure being used, such as in the case of specific sales or purchasing processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the relevant module (e.g., Sales