How To Fix GZ229 - The item categories are different

GZ229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GZ - Message class for FI-LC

• Message number: 229

• Message text: The item categories are different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GZ229 - The item categories are different ?

  The SAP error message GZ229, which states "The item categories are different," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when there is an inconsistency in the item categories of the line items in a document, such as a sales order, delivery, or invoice.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to process a document that contains line items with different item categories. Item categories determine how the system processes the items, including pricing, billing, and inventory management. For example, you might have a sales order that includes both standard items and service items, which have different item categories.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GZ229 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Categories: Review the line items in the document to identify the item categories. You can do this by displaying the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders) and checking the item details.
  
  
  Standardize Item