How To Fix ARUN_MAIN007 - Item &1 is assigned; auto assignment hasn't been set for item category

ARUN_MAIN007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARUN_MAIN -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Item &1 is assigned; auto assignment hasn't been set for item category

What causes this issue?

The document item is assigned as the <ZK>Auto-Unassign</> checkbox was
not selected for the order type.

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?

Select the <ZK>Auto-Unassign</> checkbox for a contract order type in
Customizing activity under <LS>Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales
Documents > Sales Document Item > Define Item Categories </>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARUN_MAIN007 - Item &1 is assigned; auto assignment hasn't been set for item category ?

  The SAP error message ARUN_MAIN007 indicates that an item is assigned, but the system has not been configured to automatically assign it for the specified item category. This typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents where item categories are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category in question may not have been set up to allow for automatic assignment. This can happen if the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transaction (like VOV4 for sales order item categories) do not include the necessary parameters for auto-assignment.
  
  
  Missing Customization: The system may require specific settings to be defined for the item category to enable auto-assignment. If these settings are missing or incorrect, the error will occur.
  
  
  Manual Assignment: The item may have been manually assigned to a specific category, which could override the automatic assignment settings.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing