How To Fix KW865 - Item category cannot be determined from selection table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 865

• Message text: Item category cannot be determined from selection table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW865 - Item category cannot be determined from selection table ?

  The SAP error message KW865 ("Item category cannot be determined from selection table") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category for a line item in a sales order, purchase order, or similar document. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the item category determination are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  
  Selection Table Issues: The selection table used for determining the item category may not have the necessary entries or may not be correctly set up.
  
  
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be linked to the correct item category in the configuration.
  
  
  Sales Area or Plant Issues: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, division) or plant may not be correctly defined or may not match the criteria needed for item category determination.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to issues in item category determination.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item category determination (Transaction code: OVLA for sales or OMW1 for purchasing).
  Ensure that the item categories are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate document types and sales areas.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Table:
  
  Check the selection table used for item category determination (Transaction code: OVL2 for sales).
  Ensure that the necessary entries exist for the combination of document type, sales area, and material type.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate item categories.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area and Plant:
  
  Verify that the sales area and plant are correctly defined in the document and that they match the criteria in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the sales views and purchasing views.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  If possible, try creating a document with different data to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is data-specific.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVLA, OVL2, OMW1, and MM01 (for material master) to navigate through the configuration and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to item category determination.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to item category determination for more detailed guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.