How To Fix I4736 - Item category (&) is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 736

• Message text: Item category (&) is not defined

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WCM_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I4736 - Item category (&) is not defined ?

  The SAP error message I4736, which states "Item category (&) is not defined," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system cannot find a specific item category that is being referenced in a transaction. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or delivery.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category may not be defined in the system configuration. This can happen if the item category has not been set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or customer master data may not be properly configured to include the necessary item category.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the transport may not have included the necessary item category settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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