How To Fix VC115 - Item category & & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Item category & & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC115 - Item category & & deleted ?

  The SAP error message VC115 "Item category & & deleted" typically occurs in the context of variant configuration when you are trying to process a sales order, quotation, or any other document that involves configurable materials. This error indicates that the item category you are trying to use has been marked as deleted in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Item Category: The item category you are trying to use has been flagged as deleted in the configuration settings. This can happen if the item category was intentionally removed or if there was a mistake in the configuration.
  Configuration Settings: The item category may not be properly configured for the material or may not be valid for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the material or the sales document that is causing the system to not recognize the item category.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item categories in the SAP system (Transaction code: OVAV for sales document item categories).
  Verify if the item category is marked as deleted. If it is, you may need to restore it or create a new item category that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the configurable material in question (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the item category is correctly assigned and that the material is set up for variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Document Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during the creation of a sales document, ensure that the document type and item category are correctly configured to allow for the item category in question.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OVAV: Configuration of item categories for sales documents.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  VA01: Create sales order.
  VA02: Change sales order.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on variant configuration and item category settings for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VC115 error and implement a solution to resolve it.