How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK023 - No valid root category (GUID &2) in hierarchy &1

COM_PR_MDCHECK023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No valid root category (GUID &2) in hierarchy &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK023 - No valid root category (GUID &2) in hierarchy &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK023 indicates that there is no valid root category (identified by its GUID) in the specified hierarchy. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with product hierarchies or classifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Root Category: The root category specified by the GUID does not exist in the hierarchy. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The hierarchy might not be properly assigned to the product or material, leading to the system being unable to locate the root category.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that manage hierarchies and categories.
  Transport Issues: If the hierarchy was transported from one system to another, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., COMMPR01