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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VC - SD Customizing
Message number: 132
Message text: Customer-specific item categories should begin with 'Z or Y'
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VC132
- Customer-specific item categories should begin with 'Z or Y' ?The SAP error message VC132 indicates that a customer-specific item category does not conform to the naming convention expected by the system. Specifically, it states that item categories should begin with the letters 'Z' or 'Y'. This is a common practice in SAP to differentiate between standard SAP item categories (which typically start with letters A to X) and custom or user-defined item categories (which start with Z or Y).
Cause:
- Naming Convention Violation: The item category you are trying to use does not start with 'Z' or 'Y', which is required for custom item categories.
- Configuration Error: The item category may have been incorrectly configured in the system, or it may have been created without adhering to the naming conventions.
Solution:
Rename the Item Category: If you have access to the configuration settings, you can rename the item category to start with 'Z' or 'Y'. This can typically be done in the following way:
- Go to the transaction code
OVAH
(for item category configuration).- Locate the item category that is causing the error.
- Change the name to start with 'Z' or 'Y'.
- Save your changes.
Create a New Item Category: If renaming is not feasible, you can create a new item category that adheres to the naming convention:
- Use transaction code
OVAH
to create a new item category.- Ensure that the new item category starts with 'Z' or 'Y'.
- Configure the necessary settings for the new item category.
Check Custom Development: If the item category is part of a custom development or enhancement, ensure that the development team is aware of the naming conventions and adheres to them in future developments.
Related Information:
OVAH
(for item category maintenance) and VOV8
(for sales document item category determination).By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VC132 error and ensure that your item categories are correctly configured in SAP.
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