How To Fix FSH_SD_COMMON001 - Cannot change item category; reference item is allocated

FSH_SD_COMMON001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_SD_COMMON -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot change item category; reference item is allocated

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Item category for a referenced call-off item cannot be changed if the
contract item is already allocated.

How to fix this error?

Deallocate the contract item and then, you can change the item category
in the call-off.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FSH_SD_COMMON001 - Details

• The SAP error message FSH_SD_COMMON001 indicates that you are trying to change the item category of a sales document item, but the reference item is allocated. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, deliveries, or billing documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Reference Item Allocation: The item you are trying to change is linked to a reference item that has already been allocated (e.g., it has been assigned to a delivery or has stock reserved).
  Item Category Restrictions: Certain item categories have specific restrictions that prevent changes once they are allocated or processed in a certain way.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes to item categories (e.g., if it has been partially delivered or invoiced).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allocation Status:
  
  Verify if the reference item is allocated. You can