Automatic Item Category determination

Hi guys
When I create a work order and add a component, I would like that the system automatically fill the field Item Category (L or N).
The maintenance guys doesn't know if the material needs a reservation or a purchase requisition.
Is it possible to do it?
Thanks

HI davidson
Item category L in SAP means normally you keep stock of this item & N means you dont keep the stock intentionally.  It doesnt mean that when ever stock out of an item happens its item category changes so by default you keep the  item category as L(this also you can make it based on material type as per the setting as I told earlier). While processing order the item category will be default L & you can change it to N also if you wants to generate PR for this item.
Shakti

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