How To Fix UCXI005 - Field name (item) is not assigned or item category in SMT is incorrect

UCXI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCXI - Message for inbound service of SEM-BCS EhP4

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Field name (item) is not assigned or item category in SMT is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCXI005 - Field name (item) is not assigned or item category in SMT is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message UCXI005, which states "Field name (item) is not assigned or item category in SMT is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of item categories or the assignment of fields in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Item Category Configuration: The item category defined in the system may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the expected values in the system.
  Field Assignment Issues: The field that is being referenced may not be properly assigned in the system configuration, leading to the error.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the item in question.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the item categories correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
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