How To Fix MEPO065 - Sub-item category not allowed for main item

MEPO065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Sub-item category not allowed for main item

What causes this issue?

In the case of the item categories "set", "display", and "prepack", the
main item category must correspond to the sub-item category.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO065 - Sub-item category not allowed for main item ?

  The SAP error message MEPO065 ("Sub-item category not allowed for main item") typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or purchase requisitions, when there is an issue with the item categories being used. This error indicates that the system does not allow the specified sub-item category for the main item category in the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The main item category may not be configured to allow certain sub-item categories. This can happen if the item categories are not properly defined in the system or if there are restrictions in place.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have specific rules regarding which item categories can be used together.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may have inconsistencies or may not be set up to support the intended item categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the