How To Fix MW186 - &1 Item category allows &1. No &3 searched for

MW186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 186

• Message text: &1 Item category allows &1. No &3 searched for

What causes this issue?

You are using item category &V2&. Any existing source of supply (&V3&)
will not be taken into account.

How to fix this error?

Change the item category, if you require.
The item category controls how goods are supplied to the plants, in
particular whether the source of supply is a distribution center or an
external vendor.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW186 - &1 Item category allows &1. No &3 searched for ?

  The SAP error message MW186 typically indicates an issue related to item categories in the context of material management or sales and distribution. The message reads: "Item category allows &1. No &3 searched for," where &1 and &3 are placeholders for specific values related to the item category and the material or document type being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category specified in the document does not match the expected item category for the material or document type.
  Missing Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the material may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the item category settings in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the item category determination.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be compatible with the item category being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings