How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK080 - COMM_PRPRDCATR contains entry with invalid PRODUCT_GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 080

• Message text: COMM_PRPRDCATR contains entry with invalid PRODUCT_GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK080 - COMM_PRPRDCATR contains entry with invalid PRODUCT_GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK080 indicates that there is an issue with the product category assignment in the system. Specifically, the message states that the COMM_PRPRDCATR table contains an entry with an invalid PRODUCT_GUID. This typically occurs in the context of Product Master Data Management (MDM) or when dealing with product hierarchies and categories.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Product GUID: The PRODUCT_GUID referenced in the error message does not correspond to a valid product in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The product was deleted or not created properly.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  Incorrect data entry or migration issues.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that link product categories to products, leading to invalid references.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration problems in the product categorization settings or in the way products are managed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the PRODUCT_GUID: 
  
  Verify the PRODUCT_GUID mentioned in the error message. Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the COMM_PRPRDCATR table and see if the GUID exists in the relevant product master tables (e.g., MARA, MARC, etc.).
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If the PRODUCT_GUID is indeed invalid, you may need to remove or correct the entry in the COMM_PRPRDCATR table. This can be done through:
  
  Direct database updates (with caution and preferably in a test environment first).
  Using SAP transaction codes for data maintenance (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  
  
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Products:
  
  If the product was deleted or not created, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all products and their associated categories were migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports that can help identify and resolve data integrity issues within the product master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16 or SE11 for table browsing.
  MM01, MM02, MM03 for material master data management.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Product Master Data Management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.