How To Fix VHU01084 - This item category cannot be entered by the user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 084

• Message text: This item category cannot be entered by the user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01084 - This item category cannot be entered by the user ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHU01084: "This item category cannot be entered by the user":
  
  Error Message:
  VHU01084 - This item category cannot be entered by the user
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user tries to manually enter or change an item category in a sales document (such as a sales order, delivery, or billing document) to an item category that is not allowed for manual entry.
  In SAP, item categories control the processing of individual items in sales documents. Some item categories are system-determined and cannot be manually assigned or changed by users because they are derived automatically based on the sales document type, item category group, or other configuration settings.
  For example, item categories like TANN (Text item) or TAS (Service item) might be restricted from manual entry depending on the configuration.
  
  Where it Happens:
  
  Sales order creation or change (VA01/VA02)
  Delivery creation or change (VL01N/VL02N)
  Billing document creation or change (VF01/VF02)
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction VOV7 (Define Item Categories).
  Find the item category you are trying to enter.
  Check the field "Manual entry allowed" or similar settings.
  If the item category is not allowed for manual entry, it will be flagged accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Item Category:
  
  Instead of manually entering the restricted item category, use the item category that is system-determined or allowed for manual entry.
  The system usually determines the correct item category based on the sales document type, item category group of the material, and other factors.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration (if business process requires):
  
  If your business process requires that users be able to enter this item category manually, you may need to adjust the configuration.
  In VOV7, enable manual entry for the item category if possible.
  Be cautious: changing this setting can affect system behavior and document processing.
  
  
  
  Check User Exits or Enhancements:
  
  Sometimes, custom code or user exits might restrict item category changes.
  Review any custom logic in user exits like USEREXIT_MOVE_FIELD_TO_VBAP or BAdIs related to sales document processing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Item Category Determination: SAP automatically determines item categories based on sales document type, item category group, and other factors. Manual entry is restricted for certain categories to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Common Item Categories Not Allowed for Manual Entry:
  
  TANN (Text item)
  TAS (Service item)
  TAN (Text item in some configurations)
  
  
  
  Related SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for your specific SAP version if this error persists or if you suspect a system bug.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA01/VA02 - Create/Change Sales Order
  VOV7 - Define Item Categories
  VL01N/VL02N - Create/Change Delivery
  VF01/VF02 - Create/Change Billing Document
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  User tries to manually enter an item category that is not allowed for manual entry.
  
  
  Solution
  Use system-determined item categories or enable manual entry in configuration if needed.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Transaction VOV7 for item category settings.
  
  
  Additional
  Review custom code or user exits that might restrict item category changes.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the specific item category or document type you are working with, I can help you with more tailored advice!