How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_PO065 - Use a supported purchase order item category for item &. See long text.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_PO - Message Class for Purchase Order

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Use a supported purchase order item category for item &. See long text.

What causes this issue?

You have either chosen a purchase order item category that is not
supported, or you have used a wrong symbol.

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?

Choose purchase order item category "Standard", "Subcontracting",
"Third-Party", or "Enhanced Limit".
Maintain the required purchase order item category using the
<ZH>internal symbol</>:
Category,,|,,Internal Symbol,,|,,External Symbol (displayed in purchase
order)
Standard,,|,, 0 ,,|,, 'blank'
Subcontracting,,|,, 3 ,,|,, L
Third-Party,,|,, 5 ,,|,, S
Enhanced Limit,,|,, A ,,|,, E

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO065 - Use a supported purchase order item category for item &. See long text. ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_PO065 indicates that there is an issue with the purchase order item category being used in a purchase order. This error typically arises when the item category specified for a line item in the purchase order is not supported or is not valid for the type of purchase order being created.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Item Category: The item category specified in the purchase order does not match the allowed categories for the type of purchase order (e.g., standard, subcontracting, consignment).
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant purchasing organization or plant.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may restrict the use of specific item categories.
  Missing Customization: If the system has been customized, the item category may not have been properly set up to be used in the context of the purchase order.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Review the item category being used in the purchase order. Ensure that it is a valid category for the type of purchase order you are trying to create.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for purchasing. Specifically, look at the item category settings under:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories
  
  
  Document Type Settings: Verify the settings for the document type you are using. Ensure that the item category is allowed for that document type.
  Use Supported Item Categories: If the item category is indeed invalid, change it to a supported item category that aligns with the type of purchase order you are creating.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using the transaction code SE91 to look up the message and its long text for additional context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on purchase order item categories and their configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.