How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2B065 - Source &1 can only be mapped to target with Item Category &2

/PLMI/GSS_R2B065 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2B -

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Source &1 can only be mapped to target with Item Category &2

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/PLMI/GSS_R2B065 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B065 indicates that there is an issue with mapping a source item to a target item in the context of a specific item category. This error typically arises during processes such as data migration, integration, or when working with specific SAP modules that involve item categorization, such as SAP Logistics or SAP Material Management.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the source item (identified by &1) cannot be mapped to the target item because the item category of the target item (&2) does not match the expected criteria for the source item. This mismatch can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category of the target item may not be compatible with the source item. For example, if the source item is a finished product and the target item is a raw material, the system may not allow this mapping.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies