How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN177 - PO '&1' item '&2', Item Category '&3' not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 177

• Message text: PO '&1' item '&2', Item Category '&3' not supported

What causes this issue?

Not all Item Categories are supported.

System Response

The migration supports the following item categories:
'0',,-,,Standard
'3',,-,,Subcontracting
'5',,-,,Third-party

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN177 - PO '&1' item '&2', Item Category '&3' not supported ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN177 typically occurs during data migration processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit (DMC) or similar tools. This error indicates that a specific Purchase Order (PO) item is not supported due to its item category.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The item category of the specified Purchase Order item is not recognized or supported by the migration tool or the target system.
  The item category may not be configured correctly in the target system.
  The item category may be obsolete or not applicable for the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Verify that the item category used in the Purchase Order is correctly configured in the target system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules (e.g., Materials Management).
  
  
  
  Review Migration Mapping:
  
  Ensure that the mapping of item categories in the migration template is correct. If the item category is not supported, you may need to adjust the mapping or use a different item category that is supported.
  
  
  
  Update Migration Template:
  
  If the item category is not supported, consider updating the migration template to exclude those items or to replace them with supported item categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to the Data Migration Cockpit and the specific migration project you are working on. There may be specific guidelines or limitations regarding item categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your version of SAP and the migration tools you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Item Categories: In SAP, item categories determine how items are processed in purchasing documents. Common item categories include standard items, services, and consignment items. Each category has specific characteristics and processing rules.
  Data Migration Cockpit (DMC): This is a tool provided by SAP to facilitate the migration of data from legacy systems to SAP S/4HANA or other SAP systems. It includes templates and predefined mappings for various business objects.
  Error Logs: Always check the error logs generated during the migration process for additional context or related errors that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.