How To Fix COM_PRCAT009 - Products of subcategory already exist; Set type cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Products of subcategory already exist; Set type cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Products of a subcategory of '&V1&' already exist, so the assignment of
the set type '&V2&' cannot be deleted.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT009 - Products of subcategory already exist; Set type cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT009 indicates that you are trying to delete a set type in the Product Catalog, but there are products associated with that set type's subcategory. This means that the system is preventing the deletion because it would lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are existing products that belong to the subcategory of the set type you are trying to delete.
  The system enforces data integrity rules to ensure that you do not delete a set type that is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Products:
  
  Use transaction codes like COMCAT or COM_PRODUCT to check which products are associated with the subcategory of the set type you want to delete.
  You can also use reports or queries to list all products under that subcategory.
  
  
  
  Remove Products from Subcategory:
  
  If you find products associated with the subcategory, you will need to either delete those products or reassign them to a different subcategory.
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and that you follow your organization's data management policies when making these changes.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign:
  
  After removing or reassigning the products, you should be able to delete the set type without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the set type that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have confirmed that there are no products associated with the subcategory, attempt to delete the set type again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMCAT (Product Catalog) and COM_PRODUCT (Product Management) for managing products and categories.
  Data Integrity: Understand the importance of data integrity in SAP and how it affects the management of product categories and set types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing product categories and set types.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.