How To Fix V1022 - Item category & is not defined for non-material items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Item category & is not defined for non-material items

What causes this issue?

This item category is not allowed, as an item without a material is
dealt with as a text item by the system. The item category &V1& is
however not used for text items.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
INCLUDE 'NA_CHECK_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
DEFINE &FELDNAME& = '<LS>Item category</>'
INCLUDE 'NA_POSSIBLE_ENTRY' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Enter a material number if you do not want to use the item as a text
item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1022 - Item category & is not defined for non-material items ?

  The SAP error message V1022, which states "Item category & is not defined for non-material items," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create a sales document (like a sales order) that includes an item category that is not configured for non-material items.
  Cause:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category you are trying to use is not set up to handle non-material items (like services or other non-stock items).
  Document Type Settings: The sales document type you are using may not be configured to allow the specific item category for non-material items.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or service master data may not be correctly defined or may be missing necessary configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories.
  Ensure that the item category you are trying to use is defined for non-material items. If it is not, you may need to create or modify an item category to allow for non-material items.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the sales document type you are using (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Sales Document Types.
  Ensure that the item category is allowed for the document type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Material/Service Master Data:
  
  If you are using a service or non-material item, ensure that the service master data is correctly defined.
  Use Transaction code: MM03 to view the material/service master data and verify that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are not able to resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant or your SAP Basis team to review the configuration and settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to test changes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to sales document configuration and item categories for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.