Message type: E = Error
Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities
Message number: 165
Message text: Item category &1 is already assigned to this sales document type.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
If you cannot see all item categories that are assigned to this sales
document type and item category group, navigate to the details.
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VA165
- Item category &1 is already assigned to this sales document type. ?The SAP error message VA165 indicates that the item category specified in the sales document is already assigned to the sales document type. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a sales document (like a sales order) and the system detects that the item category is already linked to the document type in question.
Cause: Duplicate Assignment: The item category is already assigned to the sales document type, and the system does not allow multiple assignments of the same item category to the same document type.
Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the item category settings or the sales document type settings in the SAP system. Incorrect Document Type: The user may be trying to use an item category that is not compatible with the selected sales document type.
Solution: Check Item Category Assignment: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO). Navigate to Sales and Distribution >
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