How To Fix CZ080 - Select an item category

CZ080 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CZ - Customizing messages

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Select an item category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CZ080 - Select an item category ?

  The SAP error message CZ080, which states "Select an item category," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing documents in SAP, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify an item category for the line item you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Category: The most common cause of this error is that the item category has not been specified for the line item in the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of item categories in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the item category determination.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type you are using may not allow certain item categories, leading to this error.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked selecting an item category when entering the line item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select an Item Category: When you encounter this error, check