How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE048 - Error in item &1 (Item object must be material or HU)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Error in item &1 (Item object must be material or HU)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE048 - Error in item &1 (Item object must be material or HU) ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE048 indicates that there is an issue with the item in a process where the system expects the item to be either a material or a handling unit (HU). This error typically arises in scenarios involving logistics, inventory management, or warehouse management where the system is processing items that do not meet the expected criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Type: The item being processed is neither a material nor a handling unit. This could happen if the item number is incorrect or if the item has not been defined properly in the system.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the item may be incomplete or missing, leading the system to not recognize it as a valid material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the expected item types for the process being executed.
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