How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK062 - COMM_PRCATFRGR contains entry with invalid CATEGORY_GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: COMM_PRCATFRGR contains entry with invalid CATEGORY_GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK062 - COMM_PRCATFRGR contains entry with invalid CATEGORY_GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK062 indicates that there is an issue with the COMM_PRCATFRGR (which typically refers to a pricing category or a similar structure) containing an entry with an invalid CATEGORY_GUID. This error usually arises during processes that involve pricing or categorization, such as when creating or updating pricing conditions or categories.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid CATEGORY_GUID: The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) referenced in the error message does not correspond to any valid category in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Deletion of the category that was previously valid.
  Data inconsistency or corruption in the database.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry during the setup of pricing categories.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were recent changes in the configuration, it might lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate pricing categories, they might not be handling the GUIDs correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the CATEGORY_GUID: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the table that holds the category information (often COMM_PRCAT or similar).
  Verify if the GUID mentioned in the error message exists in the relevant table.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If the GUID is invalid, you may need to remove or correct the entry in the COMM_PRCATFRGR table.
  If the category was deleted, you might need to recreate it or update the entries that reference it.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify and fix data inconsistencies in the pricing categories.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure it correctly handles the CATEGORY_GUIDs and does not reference deleted or invalid categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or custom developments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE16, SE37 (for function modules), and SE80 (for development objects).
  Tables: COMM_PRCAT, COMM_PRCATFRGR, and any other related tables that store pricing or category information.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.