How To Fix CRM_ORDER_CUST053 - Item category usage & still being used in item category determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDER_CUST - Customizing Order (General)

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Item category usage & still being used in item category determination

What causes this issue?

The item category usage cannot be deleted, as it is still being used in
the item category determination.

How to fix this error?

First, delete all entries for the item category usage in the item
category determination.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST053 - Item category usage & still being used in item category determination ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDER_CUST053 indicates that there is an issue with the item category usage in the context of item category determination in the SAP CRM system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to determine an item category for a transaction, but the specified item category usage is still being referenced or used in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Usage Configuration: The item category usage that is being referenced is still active or in use in the system. This can happen if the item category is not properly deactivated or if there are existing transactions that still reference it.
  Inconsistent Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for item categories, such as missing or incorrect settings in the item category determination procedure.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that interact with item categories, they may not be correctly handling the item category usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category