How To Fix V1779 - Maintain both the purchase order type and item category fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 779

• Message text: Maintain both the purchase order type and item category fields

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1779 - Maintain both the purchase order type and item category fields ?

  The SAP error message V1779, which states "Maintain both the purchase order type and item category fields," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing purchase orders in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a missing configuration or data entry that is required for the system to process the purchase order correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The purchase order type or item category may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the customizing (SPRO) are not maintained.
  
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: When creating a purchase order, if either the purchase order type or the item category is not specified, the system will throw this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the combination of purchase order type and item category may not be defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the