How To Fix 68673 - Only processing categories for & items are permitted

68673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 68 - Message for DARWIN Loans (continued)

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Only processing categories for & items are permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 68673 - Only processing categories for & items are permitted ?

  The SAP error message "68673 Only processing categories for & items are permitted" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the processing category of the items being handled in a particular transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category being used in the transaction does not match the expected processing category. For example, if the system expects a certain type of item (like a stock item) but receives a different type (like a non-stock item), this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain item categories from being processed in specific transactions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may not allow certain item categories, leading to this error when trying to process them.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this