How To Fix FSH_MM_COMMON017 - Item category &1 not requirement relevant

FSH_MM_COMMON017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MM_COMMON -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Item category &1 not requirement relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON017 - Item category &1 not requirement relevant ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MM_COMMON017 indicates that the item category specified in your transaction is not relevant for requirements planning. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and can affect processes such as procurement, inventory management, and production planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category you are using is not set up to be requirement-relevant in the configuration settings. This means that the system does not consider it for planning purposes.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record associated with the item may not be configured correctly. For example, the item category might not be linked to a material type that is relevant for requirements.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type used in the transaction may not allow for requirement-relevant items.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The context in which you are trying to use the item category may not support requirement relevance (e.g., certain