How To Fix MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY091 - Item category &1 is not allowed in the version BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Item category &1 is not allowed in the version BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY091 - Item category &1 is not allowed in the version BOM ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_EFFECTIVITY091 indicates that there is an issue with the item category specified in a version Bill of Materials (BOM). This error typically arises when the item category used in the BOM is not permitted for the specific version of the BOM you are trying to work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Item Category: The item category specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not allowed in the context of the version BOM you are trying to use. This could be due to configuration settings in the system.
  Version Control Settings: The version BOM may have restrictions on which item categories can be included, and the item category you are trying to use does not meet these criteria.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the BOM settings or the item category settings in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Category: Verify the item category you are trying to use. Ensure that