How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN116 - Set type cannot be assigned an object family

COM_ATTRFRG_GEN116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Set type cannot be assigned an object family

What causes this issue?

An object family cannot be assigned to the set type as it contains
configurable or multiple-value attributes or was defined as
organization-dependent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
You do not assign the set type any configurable or multiple-value
attributes, or you do not define it as organization-dependent.
You do not assign an object family to the set type.
RESET N1

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN116 - Set type cannot be assigned an object family ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN116 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a set type to an object family in the context of SAP's classification system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the expected data types or structures in the classification setup.
  
  Cause:
  
  Type Mismatch: The error usually occurs when you are trying to assign a set type (which is a collection of objects) to an object family that does not support that type. This can happen if the object family is defined to accept only certain types of attributes or classifications.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the object family or the set type may not be aligned correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the underlying data model where the relationships between object families and set types are not properly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Family Configuration: Review the configuration of the object