How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS229 - Maintain alternate item category that is not purchase relevant.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Maintain alternate item category that is not purchase relevant.

What causes this issue?

This occurs when a VAS Item that is requirement-relevant, but not
procurement-relevant, is manually added or determined for an individual
purchase order.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an alternate item category in the <ZK>MItCa</> field that is
not purchase-relevant for the sales document type &V1&, item category
group &V2&, and sales document item category &V3& in Customizing for
<DS:TRAN.VOV4>Item Category Assignment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS229 - Maintain alternate item category that is not purchase relevant. ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS229 typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management or similar modules where item categories are defined for various business processes. This specific error indicates that there is an issue with maintaining an alternate item category that is not relevant for purchasing.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An attempt is made to assign an alternate item category that is not configured to be used in purchasing processes.
  The item category settings in the system do not align with the requirements for the specific business process being executed.
  The configuration of the item categories in the system may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for item categories in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the alternate item category you are trying to maintain is set up correctly and is marked as relevant for purchasing.
  
  
  
  Review Alternate Item Category Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for alternate item categories.
  Make sure that the alternate item category is defined properly and is linked to the correct purchasing processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to item category configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify item categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or MM02 (to change material master data) depending on your specific needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in maintaining item categories are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.