How To Fix /SCDL/BC202 - The follow-on item category must be populated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The follow-on item category must be populated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC202 - The follow-on item category must be populated ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC202 The follow-on item category must be populated typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the configuration of item categories in a document, such as a sales order, purchase order, or other transactional documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error usually indicates that the system expects a follow-on item category to be specified, but it is missing. This can happen if the item category configuration is incomplete or not properly set up in the system.
  Document Type Settings: The document type being used may not have the necessary follow-on item category defined in its settings.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the item categories correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials