How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK035 - Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) invalid (GUID &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) invalid (GUID &3 does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK035 - Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) invalid (GUID &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK035 indicates that there is an issue with the parent category of a product or material in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the parent category (identified by GUID &2) is invalid because the specified GUID for the parent category (GUID &3) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Parent Category: The parent category that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The parent category was deleted or not created.
  There is a typo or error in the GUID being referenced.
  The parent category is not activated or is in a different status that prevents it from being recognized.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database that link the product to its parent category.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the product hierarchy or category management may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify GUIDs: Check the GUIDs mentioned in the error message. Ensure that the parent category GUID (GUID &3) is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by querying the relevant tables or using transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to look up the category.
  
  
  Check Category Hierarchy: Review the category hierarchy in the system to ensure that the parent category is correctly defined and active. You can use transaction codes like COMMPR01 or COMMPR02 to manage product categories.
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Parent Category: If the parent category does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the product master data to identify and resolve any discrepancies. This can often be done through specific reports or tools provided by SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to product category management for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMMPR01, COMMPR02, SE11, and SE16 for managing product categories and checking data.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.