How To Fix MM_PUR_SES157 - Only standard purchase order item category is allowed for item &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Only standard purchase order item category is allowed for item &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES157 - Only standard purchase order item category is allowed for item &1. ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES157 indicates that there is an issue with the item category of a purchase order in the Materials Management (MM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when a non-standard item category is used in a purchase order where only standard item categories are permitted.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the purchase order item is not a standard category. Standard item categories are usually defined in the system for specific types of procurement (e.g., standard goods, services).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may restrict the use of certain item categories for specific types of purchase orders.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type of the purchase order may only allow certain item categories, and the one being used does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category:
  
  Review the item category assigned to the purchase order item. Ensure that it is a standard item category that is allowed for the type of purchase order you are creating.
  Common standard item categories include:
  
  Standard (e.g., N for standard purchase orders)
  Consignment (e.g., K)
  Subcontracting (e.g., L)
  
  
  
  
  
  Change Item Category:
  
  If the item category is incorrect, change it to a valid standard item category. This can usually be done in the purchase order item details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for the purchase order document type and item categories in the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the item categories you want to use are allowed for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct item categories to use for different types of purchase orders.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to review and modify the purchase order.
  Item Category Configuration: The configuration for item categories can be found under the following path in SPRO:
  
  Materials Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Define Item Categories
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.