How To Fix IH050 - Item category & is not defined as a material component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IH - structuring

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Item category & is not defined as a material component

What causes this issue?

You have selected an item with the item category &V1& as a material
component. However, the item category is not defined as a material
component.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Select a different material component.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IH050 - Item category & is not defined as a material component ?

  The SAP error message IH050 indicates that the item category specified in a bill of material (BOM) is not defined as a material component. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a BOM and the system cannot recognize the item category as a valid component type.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category specified in the BOM does not match any of the predefined item categories for material components in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be configured correctly in the system settings.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the item category may not be set up properly, or the item category may not be assigned to the material.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications in the system, they may not be aligned with standard configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category: Verify that the item category you are using is valid for material components. Common item categories for BOMs include:
  
  L (Stock Item)
  N (Non-stock Item)
  K (Document Item)
  M (Phantom Item)
  
  Ensure that the item category you are using is appropriate for the type of material you are trying to add.
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration: Go to the BOM configuration settings in SAP and ensure that the item category is defined correctly. You can check this in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Production ? Basic Data ? Bill of Material ? Define Item Categories for BOMs.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data for the item you are trying to add is correctly set up. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its details.
  Ensure that the material type is compatible with the item category.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the item categories and their configurations, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on BOM item categories.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to BOM item categories.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If there are custom developments in your SAP environment, review any user exits or enhancements that may affect BOM processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IH050 error and implement a solution to resolve it.