How To Fix WB2B2091 - Change of category is not possible, because commodity items exist


WB2B2091 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WB2B2 - Trading Contract (part 2)

  • Message number: 091

  • Message text: Change of category is not possible, because commodity items exist

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B2091 - Change of category is not possible, because commodity items exist ?
    The SAP error message WB2B2091, which states "Change of category is not possible, because commodity items exist," typically occurs in the context of managing product categories in SAP, particularly in the SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that you are trying to change the category of a product or item that is associated with commodity items, which are typically used in the context of procurement and inventory management.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the item you are trying to modify is linked to one or more commodity items. Commodity items often have specific attributes and categorizations that prevent changes to their parent category. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that the relationships between items are preserved.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify Linked Commodity Items: Check which commodity items are linked to the product or item you are

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