How To Fix SAPLWOSK009 - Please maintain all or no pur. doc. item categories in IAC Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSK - Ret. Store Consumer Order: Messages for func. group SAPLWOSK

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Please maintain all or no pur. doc. item categories in IAC Customizing

What causes this issue?

The Customizing basic data for order entry in the SAP Retail Store is
not correct.

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?

Either set up all three purchasing document item categories that you
can entere or none at all.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSK009 - Please maintain all or no pur. doc. item categories in IAC Customizing ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSK009 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the document item categories in the Intercompany Asset Transfer (IAC) Customizing settings. This error typically arises when the system expects either all or none of the purchase document item categories to be maintained in the configuration, but the current settings do not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by inconsistent settings in the IAC Customizing for purchase document item categories. Specifically, it occurs when:
  
  Some item categories are maintained while others are not, leading to a mismatch.
  The system requires a uniform approach to how item categories are defined for intercompany transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check and adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter the transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing Implementation Guide.
  
  
  
  Navigate to IAC Settings:
  
  Follow the path: Enterprise Structure -> Definition -> Financial Accounting -> Define Document Types or the relevant path for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Item Categories:
  
  Look for the section related to Intercompany Asset Transfer or Purchase Document Item Categories.
  Ensure that you have either maintained all relevant item categories or removed all of them, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Maintain Consistency:
  
  If you decide to maintain certain item categories, ensure that all necessary categories are included.
  If you choose not to maintain any categories, ensure that none are set.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring intercompany transactions and document types.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for company code settings) and OBA7 (for document types).
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SAP error message SAPLWOSK009 and ensure that your intercompany asset transfer processes function correctly.