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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 material may not match the sales area of the sales document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: VOV4).
  Verify that the item category is correctly configured to allow the specified material type.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Document Type:
  
  Check the sales document type being used and ensure it is compatible with the item category and material type.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Area:
  
  Ensure that the sales area for the sales document matches the sales area defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If necessary, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further guidance on item category and material compatibility.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  VOV4: Configure Item Categories
  VA01/VA02: Create/Change Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Customizations: If your organization has custom configurations, ensure that they are not causing the incompatibility.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the V1641 error message in SAP.