How To Fix LR106 - You have entered a purchase order item which is not a service item

LR106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 106

• Message text: You have entered a purchase order item which is not a service item

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LR106 - Details

• The SAP error message LR106, which states "You have entered a purchase order item which is not a service item," typically occurs when there is an attempt to process a purchase order (PO) item that is expected to be a service item, but the item in question is not defined as such in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Mismatch: The item category used in the purchase order is set to a service item category (like "D" for services), but the material or product being referenced is not defined as a service in the material master.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record for the item may not be set up correctly to indicate that it is a service item.
  Incorrect PO Item Type: The purchase order may have been created with an incorrect item type that does not correspond to the expected service item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Review the item category used in the purchase