How To Fix VG600 - & is not defined as item category for EDI (item &).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VG - EDI Messages in SD

• Message number: 600

• Message text: & is not defined as item category for EDI (item &).

What causes this issue?

The specified item category is not intended for <GL:EDI>EDI</>. The
permitted item categories are listed in table EDPST. These item
categories are defined by <LS>SAP</> and may not be altered.

How to fix this error?

The <GL:EDI_message>EDI message</> cannot be sent with the specified
item category. But it can be printed out and sent by mail.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VG600 - & is not defined as item category for EDI (item &). ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VG600:
  
  SAP Error Message: VG600 - & is not defined as item category for EDI (item &)
  
  Cause:
  The error VG600 occurs during the processing of an EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) message, typically when creating or processing a sales order or purchase order via EDI. The system is trying to assign an item category to a particular item in the document, but the item category is not defined or allowed for EDI processing for that item.
  In other words, the item category used in the sales or purchase order line item is not configured or permitted for EDI transactions in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Item Category controls the behavior of an item in a sales or purchase document (e.g., standard item, free-of-charge item, text item, etc.).
  For EDI processing, only certain item categories are allowed or defined.
  If an item category is used in the document that is not maintained in the EDI item category configuration, the system throws this error.
  The placeholders & in the message represent the item category and the item number respectively.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error VG600, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Category in the Document:
  
  Identify the item category of the item causing the error.
  You can find this in the sales order or purchase order line item details.
  
  
  
  Maintain Item Category for EDI:
  
  Go to the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) path:
  SPRO -> Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> EDI / IDoc Interface -> EDI -> Define Item Categories for EDI
  
  Alternatively, transaction code VOV7 can be used to check item categories.
  Ensure that the item category used in the document is defined and allowed for EDI processing.
  If it is missing, add the item category to the EDI item category configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Partner Profile and Message Type:
  
  Sometimes, the partner profile or message type configuration restricts certain item categories.
  Use transaction WE20 to check the partner profile settings.
  Verify that the message type and segments allow the item category in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Sales/Purchase Order Item Category:
  
  If the item category is not suitable for EDI, consider changing the item category in the order to one that is allowed for EDI.
  
  
  
  Test the EDI Processing:
  
  After making the necessary configuration changes, test the EDI message processing again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Item Category (VOV7): Controls item behavior in sales documents.
  EDI Configuration: Proper setup of item categories for EDI is crucial for smooth message processing.
  Partner Profiles (WE20): Define allowed message types and segments for EDI partners.
  Message Types: Different message types (e.g., ORDERS, INVOIC) may have different requirements for item categories.
  IDoc Processing: The error may appear during inbound or outbound IDoc processing related to sales or purchase documents.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VG600 - & is not defined as item category for EDI (item &)
  
  
  Cause
  Item category used in document is not defined/allowed for EDI processing
  
  
  Solution
  Define the item category for EDI in configuration or change the item category in document
  
  
  Transaction
  VOV7 (Item Category), WE20 (Partner Profile), SPRO (EDI configuration)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact item category and document type involved, and I can help with more specific guidance.