How To Fix COM_PRCAT006 - Product type cannot be changed as set types assigned to subcategories

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Product type cannot be changed as set types assigned to subcategories

What causes this issue?

The product type (for example, material) is inherited by all of this
<DS:GLOS.994E2B515E5BD311B60F0060B03C2BFF>category's</> lower-level
categories. Since <DS:GLOS.7E421A6DA070D311AE680060B03C9BBE>set types
</> for another product type are assigned to these lower-level
categories, the product type of the higher-level category cannot be
changed (for example, to service) because it would also be inherited by
the lower-level categories and be inconsistent with the set types
assigned.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT006 - Product type cannot be changed as set types assigned to subcategories ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT006 indicates that you are trying to change the product type of a category that has subcategories assigned to it, which is not allowed. This restriction is in place because changing the product type could affect the integrity of the data and the relationships between categories and subcategories.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to change the product type of a category that has subcategories assigned to it.
  The system enforces rules to maintain the consistency of the product hierarchy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Subcategories: Identify the subcategories assigned to the category you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the category management area in SAP.
  
  
  Remove Subcategories: If possible, remove or reassign the subcategories from the category whose product type you want to change. This may involve:
  
  Reassigning the subcategories to a different parent category.
  Deleting the subcategories if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Change Product Type: Once the subcategories have been removed or reassigned, you should be able to change the product type of the category without encountering the error.
  
  
  Reassign Subcategories: If you need to keep the subcategories, you may need to consider whether changing the product type is necessary or if you can work within the existing structure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like COMMPR01 (for managing product categories) to view and manage categories and subcategories.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on category management and product types.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unsure about the implications of changing product types or if you encounter further issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your product categories effectively.