How To Fix KW568 - Invalid item category for template

KW568 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 568

• Message text: Invalid item category for template

What causes this issue?

Item category &V1& is not permitted in the transfer from templates for
process structures. Valid entries are:
0 for comment rows
1 for process rows
2 for subtemplate rows
3 for task rows

System Response

The process structure cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

Transfer only valid item categories.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KW568 - Details

• The SAP error message KW568 "Invalid item category for template" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a document (like a sales order, purchase order, or other transactional documents) that involves item categories. This error indicates that the item category being used is not valid for the specific template or document type you are working with.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category specified in the document does not match the allowed item categories for the document type or template.
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant document type.
  Template Mismatch: The template being used may not support the item category you are trying to use.
  Missing Master Data: The material or service being referenced may not have the necessary master data set up, which can lead to invalid item categories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Item Category: Verify that the item category