How To Fix V1641 - Item &1: Material &2 is defined from item category &3

V1641 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 641

• Message text: Item &1: Material &2 is defined from item category &3

What causes this issue?

Default material &V2& has been stored for item category &V3&.

System Response

This material is copied for this item.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1641 - Item &1: Material &2 is defined from item category &3 ?

  The SAP error message V1641 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the material and item category in the sales document. Specifically, the error message states that the material defined in the sales order or quotation is not compatible with the specified item category.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Item Category Configuration: The item category assigned to the sales document may not be compatible with the material type of the specified material. Each item category has specific settings that determine which materials can be used.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master. For example, it may not be assigned to the correct sales organization or distribution channel.
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not allow the combination of the item category and material type.
  Sales Area: The sales area (sales organization, distribution channel, and division) for the