How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER202 - Item &1 of hierarchy relationship: Category &2 is not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Item &1 of hierarchy relationship: Category &2 is not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER202 - Item &1 of hierarchy relationship: Category &2 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER202 typically indicates that there is an issue with the hierarchy relationship for a specific item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error occurs when the system encounters a category that is not supported for the specified item in the hierarchy relationship.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Category: The item you are trying to process is associated with a category that is not defined or supported in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the hierarchy settings or the category settings in the SCM module.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the item or category.
  Missing Hierarchy Relationships: The hierarchy relationships may not be properly defined for the item or category in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Configuration:
  
  Verify that the category associated with the item is correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the category is supported in the hierarchy relationships.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Relationships:
  
  Go to the hierarchy configuration settings in the SCM module and check if the hierarchy relationships are properly set up for the item and category.
  If necessary, create or modify the hierarchy relationships to include the unsupported category.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the master data for the item and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Check for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on hierarchy relationships and supported categories in your version of SAP SCM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCMB/ORDERS or /SCMB/HIERARCHY to access relevant settings and data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.