How To Fix CM_PIQ_API034 - Item category not found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_PIQ_API - Messages for PriceInquiry API

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Item category not found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PIQ_API034 - Item category not found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_PIQ_API034: Item category not found for material &1 typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category for a given material. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or other transactions involving materials.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Item Category Configuration: The item category for the material may not be defined in the system. This can happen if the material is new or if the configuration has been altered.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have the necessary data or may be incomplete, leading to the inability to determine the item category.
  Sales Document Type Configuration: The sales document type being used may not be correctly configured to recognize the item category for the material.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type assigned to the material may not be compatible with the item category being searched for.
  Missing Sales Area Data: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) for the material may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories.
  Ensure that the item category for the material is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check if the material has the necessary views (e.g., Sales Org Data, Plant Data) populated.
  Ensure that the material is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the sales document type being used (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the item category determination is correctly set up for the document type.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type assigned to the material is appropriate for the transaction being performed.
  You can check the material type in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Sales Area Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales area for the material is correctly set up.
  Check if the sales organization, distribution channel, and division are correctly assigned in the material master.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the item category determination process to identify where the failure occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on item category determination and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to item category determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message CM_PIQ_API034.