How To Fix CO130 - Enter an item category

CO130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Enter an item category

What causes this issue?

You have added a material component to the order. The item category
could not automatically be proposed as a default.

How to fix this error?

If you want the item category to be proposed automatically then you
should maintain the table "default values for component item categories"
appropriately in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO130 - Enter an item category ?

  The SAP error message CO130, which states "Enter an item category," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a production order, where the system requires an item category to be specified for the components or operations involved in the order.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An item category is not specified in the relevant fields when creating or processing a production order.
  The configuration settings for item categories in the system are incomplete or incorrect.
  The user may have missed entering the item category in the order or component list.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO130 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Field: Ensure that you have entered a valid item category in the relevant field. This is usually found in the components or operations tab of the production order.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are responsible for system configuration, check the settings for item categories in the following areas:
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material