How To Fix RTCMMD165 - Creation of article & only possible below a category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Creation of article & only possible below a category

What causes this issue?

The hierarchy node to which you assign the material must appear below a
node that is flagged as a 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?

Select a structure with a flagged category node and assign the material
to a node below the category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD165 - Creation of article & only possible below a category ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD165 indicates that the creation of an article (material) is only possible under a specific category. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a material in a category that is not allowed or not configured correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Category Restrictions: The article category you are trying to use does not allow the creation of new articles. This could be due to configuration settings in the material master or article master data.
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow the creation of articles under the selected category.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create articles in the specified category.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Article Category: Verify that you are using the correct article category. Ensure that the category you are trying to use is valid for article creation.
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction) and check the settings for article categories.
  Ensure that the category is set up to allow the creation of articles.
  
  
  User Authorization: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create articles in the specified category.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator to understand the specific requirements for the article category you are working with.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material) and SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the necessary configurations.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating articles and understand the implications of article categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD165 error and successfully create articles in the appropriate categories.