How To Fix WU246 - Item category & not defined

WU246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Item category & not defined

What causes this issue?

Allocation table item category &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Choose an allocation table item category from the list of possible
entries or create the required <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0420>allocation table
item category</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU246 - Item category & not defined ?

  The SAP error message WU246 ("Item category & not defined") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) when the system encounters an item category that has not been defined in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as creating a sales order, purchase order, or other document types where item categories are relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The item category specified in the document is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category may have been incorrectly specified in the document or may not be valid for the transaction type being processed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., development to production), the item category might not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing