How To Fix V1393 - Item category will be redetermined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 393

• Message text: Item category will be redetermined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1393 - Item category will be redetermined ?

  The SAP error message V1393 ("Item category will be redetermined") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes, particularly during the creation or processing of sales documents such as sales orders or quotations. This message indicates that the item category for a line item in the sales document is not determined correctly and will need to be recalculated based on the current conditions and settings.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The item category determination settings in the system may not be configured correctly. This includes settings in the item category determination procedure, which relies on various factors such as sales document type, item category group, and usage.
  
  
  Changes in Master Data: If there are changes in the material master data, customer master data, or other related master data, it may lead to the item category being redetermined.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be compatible with the item category being assigned.
  
  
  Condition Records: Missing or incorrect condition records that affect pricing or other aspects of the sales document can also lead to this message.
  
  
  User Exits or Enhancements: Custom code or enhancements that affect item category determination may be causing the issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the V1393 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Determination:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item category determination in SPRO (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document > Define Item Categories.
  Ensure that the item category determination procedure is set up correctly for the relevant sales document type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data and customer master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect item category determination.
  Ensure that the item category group in the material master is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Analyze Sales Document Type:
  
  Verify that the sales document type being used is appropriate for the transaction and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Review any condition records that may impact the pricing or other aspects of the sales document to ensure they are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the item category determination process to identify any custom logic or enhancements that may be affecting the determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to item category determination for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (to access configuration settings)
  VA01/VA02 (to create or change sales orders)
  VA03 (to display sales orders)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to item category determination.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the V1393 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.