How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK036 - Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) belongs to the wrong hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) belongs to the wrong hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK036 - Parent category for &1 (GUID &2) belongs to the wrong hierarchy ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK036 indicates that there is an issue with the parent category of a product in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) systems. Specifically, it suggests that the parent category for a given product (identified by its GUID) does not belong to the expected hierarchy.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Assignment: The parent category assigned to the product may not be part of the defined hierarchy for that product category. This can happen if the hierarchy has been modified or if the product was incorrectly assigned to a category.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were changes made to the category structure, it could lead to inconsistencies in the hierarchy.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the category management settings that lead to incorrect parent-child relationships.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Hierarchy: Verify the category hierarchy in the system. Ensure that the parent category is correctly defined and belongs to the expected hierarchy for the product.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CT04 for class types or C223 for product categories) to review the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Reassign Parent Category: If the parent category is incorrect, reassign the product to the correct parent category that belongs to the appropriate hierarchy.
  
  Use the relevant transaction to change the category assignment for the product.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify any other potential issues with category assignments.
  
  Use transaction codes like CVI_CHECK or CVI_MAINTAIN to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for category management in your SAP system. Ensure that the hierarchy is set up correctly and that there are no missing links.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to category management and hierarchy issues for additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04, C223, CVI_CHECK, and CVI_MAINTAIN.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to category management and hierarchy errors.
  Support: If the problem cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.