How To Fix G00358 - Source items (method &1, entry &2) cannot be assigned with SI category &3

G00358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Source items (method &1, entry &2) cannot be assigned with SI category &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00358 - Source items (method &1, entry &2) cannot be assigned with SI category &3 ?

  The SAP error message G00358 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of source items in the context of a specific method and entry, particularly related to the "SI category" (which typically refers to a specific category of stock items or inventory). This error often arises in the context of inventory management, material management, or related modules where stock items are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible SI Category: The source items you are trying to assign may not be compatible with the specified SI category. This could be due to the item type, status, or other attributes that do not match the requirements of the SI category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the assignment of certain items to specific categories.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the master data of the items involved, such as incorrect categorization or missing attributes.
  Method or Entry