How To Fix STEP665 - BOM item &1, item number &2: Item category &3 does not fit the content

STEP665 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 665

• Message text: BOM item &1, item number &2: Item category &3 does not fit the content

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP665 - BOM item &1, item number &2: Item category &3 does not fit the content ?

  The SAP error message "STEP665 BOM item &1, item number &2: Item category &3 does not fit the content" typically occurs in the context of Bill of Materials (BOM) processing. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the item category defined for a BOM item and the expected content or structure of that BOM item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the BOM item may not be appropriate for the type of item being defined. For example, if a component is defined as a non-stock item but is being treated as a stock item, this mismatch can trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or BOM settings that do not align with the item category.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during BOM creation or modification can lead to incorrect item categories being assigned.
  Inconsistent BOM Structure: The BOM may have been created