How To Fix MM_PUR_SES106 - Purchase contract &1, item &2, is not a service item

MM_PUR_SES106 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Purchase contract &1, item &2, is not a service item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES106 - Purchase contract &1, item &2, is not a service item ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES106 indicates that there is an issue with a purchase contract in the Materials Management (MM) module. Specifically, the error states that the purchase contract item you are trying to process is not recognized as a service item. This typically occurs when you are attempting to perform an action that is only applicable to service items, but the item in question is classified as a material item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Category: The item in the purchase contract is not set up as a service item. In SAP, service items are usually associated with specific item categories (e.g., "D" for services).
  Contract Configuration: The purchase contract may have been created with the wrong item category or configuration that does not support service-related transactions.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type used for the purchase contract may not be configured to handle service items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category: Verify the item category of the purchase contract