How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK022 - No root category in hierarchy &1

COM_PR_MDCHECK022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No root category in hierarchy &1

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COM_PR_MDCHECK022 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK022 indicates that there is no root category found in the specified hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of Product Master Data or when dealing with classification hierarchies in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Root Category: The hierarchy you are trying to access or manipulate does not have a defined root category. This can happen if the hierarchy was not set up correctly or if the root category was deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might not be properly assigned to the relevant product or material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from recognizing the root category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Class Type) or CL02 (Change Class) to check the configuration of the class and its hierarchy.
  Ensure that a root category is defined and that it is correctly linked to the other categories in the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Create or