M_OBOM_WB_GNRL017 - Item category &1 is not provided

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M_OBOM_WB_GNRL - OEWB: allgemeine Fehlermeldungen

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Item category &1 is not provided

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL017 - Item category &1 is not provided ?

  The SAP error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL017 indicates that the item category for a particular material or item is not provided in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) and the system cannot find a valid item category for the specified item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Item Category: The item category for the material is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be compatible with the BOM or the item category required.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or BOM settings that prevent the system from determining the item category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data entered for the material or BOM.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the item category is correctly assigned to the material. If it is missing, you may need to update the material master with the appropriate item category.
  
  
  
  Define Item Categories:
  
  Ensure that the item categories are defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics > Production > Master Data > Bill of Material > Define Item Categories and ensure that the required item categories are set up.
  
  
  
  Review BOM Configuration:
  
  Check the BOM configuration settings to ensure that the item categories are correctly mapped to the materials being used in the BOM.
  
  
  
  Material Type Compatibility:
  
  Ensure that the material type of the item you are trying to add to the BOM is compatible with the BOM item category. You can check this in the material type configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any inconsistencies in the material or BOM data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on item categories and BOM configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS01: Create BOM
  CS02: Change BOM
  CS03: Display BOM
  SPRO: Access SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify BOMs and material masters.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message M_OBOM_WB_GNRL017 and successfully work with your BOMs in SAP.