How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK096 - COMC_SETTYP_ATTR contains an entry with invalid SETTYPE_GUID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 096

• Message text: COMC_SETTYP_ATTR contains an entry with invalid SETTYPE_GUID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK096 - COMC_SETTYP_ATTR contains an entry with invalid SETTYPE_GUID &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK096 indicates that there is an issue with the SETTYPE_GUID in the COMC_SETTYP_ATTR table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Condition Management or similar modules where set types are used to manage conditions or pricing.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that there is an entry in the COMC_SETTYP_ATTR table that references a SETTYPE_GUID which is invalid or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data in the COMC_SETTYP_ATTR table may be inconsistent with the data in the related tables, possibly due to a failed update or deletion of a set type.
  Missing Set Type: The set type that the SETTYPE_GUID is pointing to may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the set type may not have been included or may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the SETTYPE_GUID:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the COMC_SETTYP_ATTR table and identify the invalid SETTYPE_GUID.
  Verify if the GUID exists in the relevant set type table (e.g., COMC_SETTYP).
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Run a consistency check on the relevant tables to ensure that all entries are valid and that there are no orphaned records.
  You can use transaction SE38 to run a report that checks for inconsistencies in condition management.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  If you find that the SETTYPE_GUID is indeed invalid, you may need to delete or correct the entry in the COMC_SETTYP_ATTR table.
  If the set type is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Notes and 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 after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Tables: COMC_SETTYP_ATTR, COMC_SETTYP.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_PR_MDCHECK096 error message.