How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI163 - Item type &3 of SXP ItemID &2 has no ded. plan itm process categ. assign.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Item type &3 of SXP ItemID &2 has no ded. plan itm process categ. assign.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI163 - Item type &3 of SXP ItemID &2 has no ded. plan itm process categ. assign. ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI163 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a deduction plan item process category to a specific item type in the context of SXP (Supplier Experience Portal) or similar applications. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid assignment for the specified item type and item ID in the deduction planning configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type specified in the error message does not have a corresponding deduction plan item process category assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type being referenced may not be valid or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the relationship between the item type and the deduction plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for deduction planning in your SAP system.
  Verify that the item type specified in the error message has a valid deduction plan item process category assigned.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or assign the appropriate process category to the item type.
  
  
  
  Review Item Type:
  
  Ensure that the item type referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system.
  Check for any typos or discrepancies in the item type definition.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data associated with the item ID mentioned in the error message.
  Ensure that all necessary data is correctly populated and that there are no missing fields that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to deduction planning and item types for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or SE11 to check the data dictionary for the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI163 in your SAP system.