How To Fix VL386 - Item category determination not possible with &, &, &, &

VL386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Item category determination not possible with &, &, &, &

What causes this issue?

No item category could be determined for the material.

How to fix this error?

The allowed item categories are defined in Customizing for Sales and
Distribution. The four influencing factors are delivery type, material
item category group, item category usage and item category of the higher
level item.
INCLUDE 'NA_CUST_MAINTAIN_3' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL386 - Item category determination not possible with &, &, &, & ?

  The SAP error message VL386 ("Item category determination not possible with &, &, &, &") typically occurs during the sales order or delivery processing when the system is unable to determine the appropriate item category for a line item. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category determination relies on specific configuration settings in the system. If the necessary settings are not configured correctly, the system will not be able to determine the item category.
  
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master, customer master, or sales document type may be incomplete or incorrectly set up. For example, the material may not be assigned to the correct sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type being used may not be compatible with the item category determination process.
  
  
  Item Category Group: The item category group in the material master may