How To Fix COM_PRCAT003 - Set type &1 is used more than once

COM_PRCAT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Set type &1 is used more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT003 - Set type &1 is used more than once ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT003 indicates that a set type (in this case, identified by &1) is being used more than once in a context where it should be unique. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry in SAP, particularly in the areas of controlling (CO) or product costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same set type has been assigned to multiple entries in a configuration or master data setup, which is not allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the set type, leading to its unintended duplication.
  Data Integrity Issues: If data has been imported or migrated, it may have resulted in duplicate entries that violate the uniqueness constraint.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the configuration or master data where the set type is being used. Look for any duplicate entries that reference the same set type.
  Remove or