How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK081 - COMM_PRPRDCATR 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: 081

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK081 - COMM_PRPRDCATR contains entry with invalid CATEGORY_GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK081 indicates that there is an issue with the COMM_PRPRDCATR table, specifically that it contains an entry with an invalid CATEGORY_GUID. This error typically arises in the context of Product Master Data or when working with Product Categories in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid GUID: The CATEGORY_GUID referenced in the error message does not correspond to a valid entry in the relevant category table. This could happen if:
  
  The category was deleted or not properly created.
  There is a mismatch between the GUID and the actual category data.
  Data inconsistencies due to manual changes or data migration issues.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data in the COMM_PRPRDCATR table may not be in sync with the master data tables, leading to references to non-existent categories.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the CATEGORY_GUID: 
  
  Identify the specific CATEGORY_GUID mentioned in the error message.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the COMM_PRPRDCATR table and the relevant category tables (e.g., COMM_PR_CATEGORY) to see if the GUID exists.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If the CATEGORY_GUID is invalid, you may need to remove or correct the entry in the COMM_PRPRDCATR table.
  If the category should exist, ensure that it is created properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or data validation programs provided by SAP to identify and fix any inconsistencies in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Recreate Missing Categories: If the category is missing and should be there, recreate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CMM1 for creating product categories).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to Product Master Data and Category Management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  CMM1: Create Product Category
  CMM2: Change Product Category
  CMM3: Display Product Category
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Data Migration: If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support 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.