How To Fix WRF_PRC_CON023 - Use item category Normal or Consignment for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_CON - Messages for maintaining the internal contract apportionment

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Use item category Normal or Consignment for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON023 - Use item category Normal or Consignment for OTB-relevant contract &1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_CON023 indicates that there is an issue with the item category used in a contract that is relevant for Open-to-Buy (OTB) processing. Specifically, the error suggests that the item category must be either "Normal" or "Consignment" for the contract identified by the parameters &1 (contract type) and &2 (contract number).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the contract does not meet the requirements for OTB processing. Only "Normal" or "Consignment" item categories are allowed for contracts that are relevant to OTB.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain item categories for OTB contracts.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the contract, an incorrect item category may have been selected inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Category:
  
  Review the contract in question (using transaction codes like ME33K for display) and check the item category assigned to it.
  Ensure that the item category is set to either "Normal" or "Consignment".
  
  
  
  Modify the Contract:
  
  If the item category is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid category. This can typically be done using transaction ME32K (Change Contract).
  Ensure that the changes comply with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to item categories and OTB processing in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that the item categories are correctly defined and that there are no restrictions preventing the use of "Normal" or "Consignment" categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for more information on item categories and OTB processing.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Item Categories: In SAP, item categories determine how items are processed in purchasing documents. Common item categories include:
  
  Normal (N): Standard items that are procured.
  Consignment (K): Items that are provided by a vendor but remain the vendor's property until they are consumed.
  
  
  
  Open-to-Buy (OTB): OTB is a retail inventory management tool that helps businesses manage their inventory levels and purchasing decisions based on sales forecasts and inventory turnover.
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME33K: Display Contract
  ME32K: Change Contract
  SPRO: Customizing (to access configuration settings)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your contracts are set up correctly for OTB processing.