How To Fix 88589 - Item category &2 is not allowed in price list

88589 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 589

• Message text: Item category &2 is not allowed in price list

What causes this issue?

During settlement the system determines the item category &V2& in the
price list.

System Response

&V2& is not allowed as an item category for recycling partner &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the price list for recycling partner &V1& correctly.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88589 - Item category &2 is not allowed in price list ?

  The SAP error message 88589, which states "Item category &2 is not allowed in price list," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use an item category in a pricing procedure or price list that is not configured to accept that specific item category. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category being used is not included in the allowed item categories for the specific price list or pricing procedure.
  Price List Settings: The price list may have restrictions on which item categories can be processed.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or customer master data may not be set up correctly to allow the item category in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: OVAJ for sales document item categories).
  Verify if the item category in question is allowed in the pricing procedure