How To Fix IC_PREPOST001 - Selected category not allowed. Default category will be used.

IC_PREPOST001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IC_PREPOST - Messages related to Pre-/Postprocessing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Selected category not allowed. Default category will be used.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IC_PREPOST001 - Selected category not allowed. Default category will be used. ?

  The SAP error message IC_PREPOST001: Selected category not allowed. Default category will be used. typically occurs in the context of the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) module, particularly when dealing with interaction records or service requests. This error indicates that the category you are trying to use for a particular transaction or record is not permitted, and as a result, the system will revert to a default category.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The category you are trying to select may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings for categories.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected category.
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or logic may restrict the use of specific categories based on the context of the transaction.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the selected category from being valid.
  
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