How To Fix CRM_ORDERADM_I505 - No item category could be determined

CRM_ORDERADM_I505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDERADM_I - Output Class Admin Item

• Message number: 505

• Message text: No item category could be determined

What causes this issue?

No matching item category could be created for the item.
Unless the item category is determined, determination of the following
items may not work properly :
Text procedure
Partner procedure
Status profile
Org. data profile
Date profile
Action profile
Obj. reference profile

System Response

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?

If necessary, check the item category assignment for the relevant
document type, and describe it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I505 - No item category could be determined ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I505: No item category could be determined typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category for a line item in a sales order, service order, or similar document. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category may not be configured correctly in the system. This can happen if the item category is not defined for the specific transaction type or if the necessary settings are missing in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category Determination: The system uses specific rules to determine the item category based on the order type, product, and other parameters. If these rules are not set up correctly, the system may fail to find a suitable item category.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: If the product or service being ordered does not