How To Fix M2178 - Item category & of item & not statistically relevant

M2178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Item category & of item & not statistically relevant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2178 - Item category & of item & not statistically relevant ?

  The SAP error message M2178 indicates that the item category specified in the document is not statistically relevant. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material movements where statistical relevance is required for certain item categories.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category used in the transaction may not be configured to allow statistical relevance. This can happen if the item category is set up for non-statistical postings.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support statistical relevance for the item category in question.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that do not allow for statistical relevance for the specific item category.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being executed may not be compatible with the item category's statistical relevance settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: OMCQ).
  Verify that the item category is set up correctly and