How To Fix CO133 - Enter material for item category &

CO133 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Enter material for item category &

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a component. You have not entered a
material for the component, even though the item category requires the
entry of a material (such as the item category 'stock component').

How to fix this error?

There are two options:
Enter a material for the component.
Change the item category of the component.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO133 - Enter material for item category & ?

  The SAP error message CO133 ("Enter material for item category &") typically occurs in the context of production orders or cost object controlling when a material is expected but not provided for a specific item category in a document, such as a production order or a cost estimate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Assignment: The item category in the document requires a material number, but it has not been entered.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category may not be configured to allow for the entry of a material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the item categories in the system, leading to the requirement for a material not being met.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the material number when creating or modifying the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material: Go to the relevant document (e.g., production order, cost estimate) and ensure that a valid material number is entered for the item category in