How To Fix VC121 - The new default item category for & & is &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 121

• Message text: The new default item category for & & is &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC121 - The new default item category for & & is & ?

  The SAP error message VC121 typically relates to issues with item categories in the context of variant configuration. This error occurs when the system is unable to determine a default item category for a specific configuration or product.
  
  Cause:
  The error message VC121 indicates that the system is trying to set a default item category for a configurable material, but it cannot find a suitable item category based on the configuration settings or the characteristics defined for the material. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Item Category Determination: The item category determination settings may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the item category.
  Missing or Incorrect Dependencies: Dependencies that define how characteristics relate to item categories may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be