How To Fix IW822 - The item category & determined by the System is not a stock item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 822

• Message text: The item category & determined by the System is not a stock item category

What causes this issue?

Using the Customizing table <LS>Item category proposal for component
assignment</>, the system determines an <DS:GLOS.item_category>item
category</>. The item category, which you have assigned to the
<DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> of the
<DS:GLOS.material>material</> chosen by you, is not an item category of
a stock material.
However, this is a prerequisite for a material to be refurbished.

System Response

INCLUDE KEINE-VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE SYSTEMVERWALTER OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN
<zh>Procedure for the system administration:</>
Change the assignment of the item category to the material type in the
Customizing table specified above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW822 - The item category & determined by the System is not a stock item category ?

  The SAP error message IW822 indicates that the item category determined by the system is not a stock item category. This typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or service orders when the system expects a stock item but finds that the item category assigned is not suitable for stock management.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the material or service in the order is not configured as a stock item category in the system.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be set up correctly, particularly in the views related to inventory management.
  Order Type Configuration: The order type being used may not be compatible with stock items, leading to the system's inability to process the item correctly.
  Missing Stock Indicator: The stock indicator for the material may not be set, or the material may be defined as a non-stock item.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Review the item category assigned to the order. Ensure that it is a valid stock item category. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system.
  Review Material Master: Check the material master record for the item in question. Ensure that it is set up as a stock item. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data/Storage).
  
  
  Adjust Order Type Settings: If the order type is not compatible with stock items, consider changing the order type or adjusting its configuration to allow for stock items.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the item categories and order types are set up correctly in accordance with your business processes.
  Use Correct Transaction: Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for creating or processing the order that aligns with stock management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  IW31 - Create Maintenance Order
  IW32 - Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO > Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Item Categories
  SPRO > Plant Maintenance and Customer Service > Maintenance and Service Processing > Maintenance Order > Define Order Types
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on item categories and order types.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.