How To Fix DI_PCS011 - Change of item category not allowed. Delete item if neccessary.

DI_PCS011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DI_PCS - Msgs for DI A&D PCS: Pooled, Customer & Subcontracting Stock

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Change of item category not allowed. Delete item if neccessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DI_PCS011 - Change of item category not allowed. Delete item if neccessary. ?

  The SAP error message DI_PCS011: Change of item category not allowed. Delete item if necessary. typically occurs in the context of document processing, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents where item categories are defined. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the item category of a line item in a way that is not permitted by the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Item Category Restrictions: The item category may have specific restrictions that prevent it from being changed after the document has been created. For example, certain item categories are linked to specific processes (like billing or delivery) and cannot be altered once the document is in a certain status.
  
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to item categories. For instance, if the document has already been processed (e.g., delivered or invoiced), changing the item category may not be allowed.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: