How To Fix CL073 - Item category & not allowed here


CL073 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CL - Classification

  • Message number: 073

  • Message text: Item category & not allowed here

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  • What causes this issue?

    The item category that you enter here defines the item category of the
    component that is to replace the class in the BOM.
    In accordance with the object type concerned, a component can only have
    specific item categories. Item category &V1&, which you entered, cannot
    be used for this class.

    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?

    If you are maintaining a class for documents, you can only enter the
    item category <ZH>document item</>.
    If you are maintaining a class for materials, you can enter the
    following item categories:
    <DS:GLOS.stock_item>Stock item</>
    <DS:GLOS.non-stock_item>Non-stock item</>
    <DS:GLOS.variable-size_item>Variable-size item</>
    <DS:GLOS.PM_structure_element>PM structure element</>
    You cannot enter the following item categories:
    Text item
    Document item
    Class item
    Item for <DS:GLOS.intra_material>intra materials</>

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL073 - Item category & not allowed here ?
    The SAP error message CL073 "Item category & not allowed here" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents in SAP, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other related transactions. This error indicates that the item category specified in the document is not permitted in the current context or configuration.
    Causes:
    
    Incorrect Item Category: The item category specified in the document does not match the allowed item categories for the transaction type or document type.
    
    Configuration Issues: The item category may not be configured correctly in the system for the specific transaction or document type. Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may restrict the use of specific item categories. Master Data Issues: The material master or customer/vendor master data may not be set up to allow the specified item category. Sales Area or Purchasing Organization: The item category may not be valid for the specific sales area or purchasing organization being used. Solutions: Check Item

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