How To Fix OM469 - You cannot use category &2 for process category &1

OM469 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 469

• Message text: You cannot use category &2 for process category &1

What causes this issue?

You attempted to assign a process category to a category that is not
suitable for this process category:
Process categories for receipts cannot be assigned to the
<LS>consumption</> category.
Process categories for consumption cannot be assigned to the
<LS>receipts</> category.

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?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM469 - You cannot use category &2 for process category &1 ?

  The SAP error message OM469 indicates that there is a mismatch between the process category and the category you are trying to use in a particular context. This error typically arises in the context of production planning or process management within SAP, particularly when dealing with process orders or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message OM469 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to assign a category (e.g., a cost category or a process category) that is not compatible with the specified process category.
  The configuration settings in the system do not allow the combination of the specified categories.
  There may be a missing or incorrect configuration in the Customizing settings for the relevant process categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM469 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant settings for process categories and categories.
  Ensure that the category you are trying to use is allowed