How To Fix ME061 - Inventory management not allowed for material if item category is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Inventory management not allowed for material if item category is &

What causes this issue?

Value-based <GL:inventory_management>inventory management</> is defined
in the <GL:material_master_record>material master record</>, but the
<GL:item_category>item category</> does not allow the material to be
included in inventory management.

How to fix this error?

Check your input.
If you have the relevant authorization, you can take a look at the item
category via the Customizing facility:
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMEOMH4>Define external representation of item
categories</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME061 - Inventory management not allowed for material if item category is & ?

  The SAP error message ME061 indicates that inventory management is not allowed for a specific material due to its item category. This error typically occurs during the creation or processing of purchase orders, and it suggests that the item category being used does not support inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category assigned to the material does not allow for inventory management. Common item categories that may lead to this error include:
  
  D (Consignment)
  K (Service)
  N (Non-stock item)
  L (Subcontracting)
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up for inventory management. This can happen if the material is defined as a non-stock item or if it is a service material.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type used for the purchase order may have restrictions that prevent inventory management for certain item categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ME061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Review the item category assigned to the line item in the purchase order. If it is not suitable for inventory management, consider changing it to an appropriate item category that allows inventory management (e.g., standard item category 'T' for stock items).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Accounting). Ensure that the material is set up for inventory management if it is intended to be a stock item.
  
  
  
  Change Document Type:
  
  If the document type used for the purchase order has restrictions, consider using a different document type that allows inventory management for the item category in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the configuration for item categories in the purchasing module (transaction code SPRO). Ensure that the item categories are correctly configured to allow inventory management where necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  ME22N: Change Purchase Order
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to item categories and inventory management.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on item categories and their implications for inventory management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ME061 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.