How To Fix EDI_SD002 - Item category cannot be determined

EDI_SD002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDI_SD - Messages for EDI SD Integration

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Item category cannot be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDI_SD002 - Item category cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message EDI_SD002, which states "Item category cannot be determined," typically occurs in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category for a sales document item. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category determination configuration may not be set up correctly in the system. This includes missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be correctly configured to determine item categories.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the sales area views.
  
  
  Customer Master Data: The customer master data may not be set up correctly, which can affect item category determination.
  
  
  Sales Area: The sales area (Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, Division) may not be correctly defined or may not match the data in