How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI196 - NCD Item (ItemID &2) has no item type assigned (invalid data format)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 196

• Message text: NCD Item (ItemID &2) has no item type assigned (invalid data format)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI196 - NCD Item (ItemID &2) has no item type assigned (invalid data format) ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI196 indicates that there is an issue with a Non-Consumable Device (NCD) item in the system. Specifically, the error states that the item with the specified ItemID does not have an item type assigned, which is causing an invalid data format.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Type: The primary cause of this error is that the item in question does not have an item type assigned in the system. This can happen if the item was created without specifying the necessary attributes or if there was an error during the data entry process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the item master data, it is possible that the item type was not correctly assigned or was lost during the migration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the assignment of item types to certain items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the item master data for the specified ItemID and verify if the item type is assigned. 
  If it is missing, you will need to assign a valid item type to the item.
  
  
  
  Assign Item Type:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and edit the item to assign the appropriate item type.
  Ensure that the item type aligns with the business requirements and the configuration in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the item was created through a data upload or migration, validate the data to ensure that all required fields, including item type, are populated correctly.
  If necessary, re-upload or correct the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the item types are set up correctly in your system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing item master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or similar issues, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for item types in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly and that there are no missing links in the configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.