How To Fix WB2B601 - Item type for item &1/material &2 could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Item type for item &1/material &2 could not be determined

What causes this issue?

A bill of material exists for material &V2& for trading contract item
&V1&. However, it is not possible to determine an item category for the
trading contract item from both the corresponding data for the bill of
material data and the corresponding Customizing data.

System Response

It is not possible to process the item further.

How to fix this error?

Extend Customizing for the item categories for the trading contract.
Check the settings for the item categories for the trading contract with
the settings for item category determination for sales. Ensure that the
item categories you use from sales (sales order) also exist in trading
contract Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B601 - Item type for item &1/material &2 could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message WB2B601 indicates that the system is unable to determine the item type for a specific item (material) in a business transaction, such as a sales order or a purchase order. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly in the context of SAP's logistics and supply chain modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item type for the material may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the material is not properly set up in the material master or if the relevant item category is not defined in the system.
  Material Master Issues: The material may not have been created correctly, or it may be missing necessary data in the material master record.
  Item Category Determination: The system uses specific rules to determine the item category based on the sales document type, item category group, and other factors. If these rules are not set up correctly, the system may fail to determine the item type.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be compatible with the item type for the material.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may interfere with the standard item type determination process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material (material &2) exists in the material master and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, including the item category group.
  Review Item Category Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for item category determination (transaction code SPRO) and ensure that the item category for the material is defined correctly. Check the following:
  
  Sales document type
  Item category group
  Sales area
  
  
  Check Document Type: Ensure that the document type being used is appropriate for the transaction and that it is set up to allow the item type for the material.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the item category determination process to identify where it is failing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to item category determination for any specific requirements or known issues.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  VA01 - Create Sales Order
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  Sales and Distribution -> Sales -> Sales Document -> Define Item Categories
  Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Item Category Determination
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the WB2B601 error message in SAP.