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

MM_PUR_SES157 - Overview

• 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