How To Fix /INCMD/MSG374 - Value maintained for ICTYPE field in header is incorrect

/INCMD/MSG374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Value maintained for ICTYPE field in header is incorrect

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/INCMD/MSG374 - Details

• The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG374 Value maintained for ICTYPE field in header is incorrect typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or similar modules where the ICTYPE (Item Category Type) field is used to define the type of item being processed. This error indicates that the value entered for the ICTYPE field in the document header does not match the expected values defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Value: The value entered for the ICTYPE field does not correspond to any of the valid values defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the ICTYPE field may not be set up correctly, leading to mismatches.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect data entry when filling out the form.
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the item may not be correctly maintained, leading to invalid ICTYPE values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Valid Values: Verify the valid values