How To Fix 9J187 - Item & has not been classified

9J187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Item & has not been classified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J187 - Item & has not been classified ?

  The SAP error message 9J187, which states "Item & has not been classified," typically occurs in the context of materials management or inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific item (represented by the placeholder "&") has not been assigned to a classification or does not have the necessary classification data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Data: The item in question has not been classified in the system, meaning it lacks the necessary attributes or characteristics that are required for it to be processed.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the item may not support classification.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system in SAP, such as missing classes or characteristics.
  Data Entry Errors: The item may have been created without proper classification data due to user error during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Classify the Item:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material master record.
  Assign the appropriate class