How To Fix WU335 - Wrong item category. Material & &,

WU335 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 335

• Message text: Wrong item category. Material & &,

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU335 - Wrong item category. Material & &, ?

  The SAP error message WU335, which states "Wrong item category. Material & &," typically occurs during the processing of a document in SAP, such as a purchase order, sales order, or goods movement. This error indicates that the item category assigned to the material is not appropriate for the transaction being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category assigned to the material does not match the expected item category for the transaction type.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be set up correctly, leading to an inappropriate item category being assigned.
  Document Type Mismatch: The document type being used may not support the item category of the material.
  Customizations: Custom configurations or enhancements in the SAP system may have altered the expected behavior of item categories.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Review the item category settings in the configuration (transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the item category is appropriate for the type of transaction you