How To Fix 8B518 - Item category &1 not found for sales document type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Item category &1 not found for sales document type &2

What causes this issue?

No entry in table J_1BSDICA.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please create the respective entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B518 - Item category &1 not found for sales document type &2 ?

  The SAP error message 8B518 indicates that the system cannot find the specified item category for the given sales document type. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations, when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category based on the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Category Configuration: The item category specified in the sales document type is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be correctly configured to use the specified item category.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may have introduced inconsistencies.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Documents > Sales Document Types.
  Verify that the item category you are trying to use is defined for the sales document type in question.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Item Category:
  
  If the item category is missing, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you check the existing item categories.
  Ensure that the item category is correctly assigned to the relevant sales document type.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the sales document type is correctly set up to use the item category. This includes checking the item category determination settings.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on item category configuration and sales document types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the creation of the sales document again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA01 (Create Sales Order)
  VA02 (Change Sales Order)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the sales document types and item categories.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Sales and Distribution (SD) module configuration.