How To Fix COM_CATEGORY015 - No products can be assigned to category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CATEGORY - Category

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No products can be assigned to category &1

What causes this issue?

The category &V1& has been configured so that no products may be
assigned to it.

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 the following options:
Choose another category.
Change the settings for the category to allow products to be assigned to
it.

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_CATEGORY015 - No products can be assigned to category &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_CATEGORY015 indicates that there are no products available to be assigned to the specified category in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification System or Product Master Data management, particularly when dealing with product categorization in SAP Commerce or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  Cause:
  
  No Products Exist: There may be no products created in the system that can be assigned to the specified category.
  Incorrect Category: The category specified may not be valid or may not have any products associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between products and categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or assign products to the category.
  Inactive Products: The products that are supposed to be assigned might be inactive or flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Existence: Verify that there are products created in the system that can be assigned to the specified category. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and checking the list of products.
  Validate Category: Ensure that the category you are trying to assign products to is valid and active. Check if the category is correctly set up in the system.
  Review Data Links: Investigate the relationships between products and categories to ensure that they are correctly linked. You may need to re-establish these links if they are missing.
  User Permissions: Check the user roles and permissions to ensure that the user has the necessary access rights to assign products to categories.
  Check Product Status: Ensure that the products you are trying to assign are active and not marked for deletion or inactive.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing product categories and assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Class Type Maintenance), CL02 (Change Class), or MM01 (Create Material) to manage product and category data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.