How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY270 - Cannot filter by replacement class when ecatts are excluded

/SMB/UTILITY270 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Cannot filter by replacement class when ecatts are excluded

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/SMB/UTILITY270 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY270 indicates that there is an issue with filtering by replacement class when certain eCatalog items (ecatts) are excluded. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or SAP Business Suite applications that utilize eCatalogs for procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Exclusion of eCatalog Items: The system is trying to filter or process items based on a replacement class, but the relevant eCatalog items have been excluded from the selection. This can happen if the eCatalog is not properly configured or if the items are not available in the current context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the eCatalog or the replacement class settings in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or missing data in the eCatalog or related master data that prevent the system from applying the filter correctly.
  
  
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