How To Fix /RPM/ITEM137 - Assign the item to the classification hierarchy

/RPM/ITEM137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Assign the item to the classification hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM137 - Assign the item to the classification hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM137 Assign the item to the classification hierarchy typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that a specific item (such as a project, resource, or portfolio item) has not been assigned to a classification hierarchy, which is necessary for proper categorization and reporting within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Classification Assignment: The item you are trying to work with has not been assigned to any classification hierarchy. This is often required for items to be properly categorized and managed within the RPM module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system in your SAP environment, such as missing or incorrectly set up classification hierarchies.
  Data Entry Errors: The item may have been created without the necessary classification data being entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Item to a Classification Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where you can manage the