How To Fix FINS_REV_REC_CUST045 - Item Category &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC_CUST - Event-Based Rev. Rec.: Customizing

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Item Category &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_REV_REC_CUST045 - Item Category &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC_CUST045 indicates that the item category specified in the transaction is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and can arise in various scenarios, such as during the posting of invoices, revenue recognition runs, or when processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category you are using may not be configured to allow revenue recognition. This can happen if the item category is not set up correctly in the system or if it is not intended for the type of transaction you are processing.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain item categories may be restricted for specific transaction types or processes, such as revenue recognition.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the item category to be used in revenue recognition may not have been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in SAP