How To Fix KW569 - Column & should not be filled for item category &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 569

• Message text: Column & should not be filled for item category &

What causes this issue?

For item category &V2&, you transferred a value in column &V1& of the
process structure although this column should not be filled.

System Response

The process structure cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the process structure.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW569 - Column & should not be filled for item category & ?

  The SAP error message KW569 indicates that a specific column in a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, or other transactional document) should not be filled for a particular item category. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the data entered and the expected configuration for that item category.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category in question has specific settings that dictate which fields should be filled or left blank. If a field that is not supposed to be filled is populated, this error will occur.
  Document Type Settings: The document type associated with the transaction may have restrictions on certain item categories, leading to this error if the rules are violated.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may inadvertently cause this error by enforcing rules that conflict with standard SAP behavior.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Settings: Review the configuration of the item category in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM), depending on the context of the error.
  
  For Sales Orders: SPRO > Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories.
  For Purchase Orders: SPRO > Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings: Ensure that the document type associated with the transaction is correctly configured and that it aligns with the item category settings.
  
  
  Validate Data Entry: Check the data you are entering for the transaction. Ensure that you are not populating fields that should remain empty for the specified item category.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the item category and its expected behavior.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the error is being triggered. This may require assistance from a technical consultant or developer.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or data entry adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), ME21N (Create Purchase Order), etc., to replicate the issue and test solutions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message KW569, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments in your system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may be affecting the behavior of item categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KW569 error and implement a suitable solution.