How To Fix MV006 - Item category & not allowed

MV006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Item category & not allowed

What causes this issue?

Currently, only the item categories "standard" and "consignment" are
supported for PO transfers via direct input.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV006 - Item category & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MV006, which states "Item category & not allowed," typically occurs during the processing of sales documents, such as sales orders or delivery documents. This error indicates that the item category specified for a line item in the document is not permitted for the transaction type or the specific conditions of the document.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the line item may not be valid for the type of document being processed (e.g., sales order, delivery).
  
  Configuration Issues: The item category may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be allowed for the specific sales document type.
  Sales Document Type Restrictions: Certain sales document types may have restrictions on which item categories can be used.
  Material Master Settings: The material associated with the item may have settings that restrict its use with certain item categories.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel,