How To Fix COM_PRCAT011 - Product category &1 has a different product type to maintained product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Product category &1 has a different product type to maintained product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT011 - Product category &1 has a different product type to maintained product ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT011 indicates that there is a mismatch between the product category and the product type that has been maintained for a specific product. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where product categories and types are used to classify and manage products.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The product category assigned to a product does not match the expected product type defined for that category.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of product categories and types in the system.
  The product type may have been changed or incorrectly assigned in the master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product categories in SAP (transaction code: SPRO).
  Verify that the product category is correctly defined and that it is linked to the appropriate product type.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or C202 (Display Product) to check the product master data.
  Ensure that the product type assigned to the product matches the product type expected for the assigned product category.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Type:
  
  If the product type is incorrect, you may need to change it to the correct type that corresponds with the product category.
  This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or the relevant transaction for product management.
  
  
  
  Update Product Category:
  
  If the product category is incorrect, you may need to reassign the product to the correct category that matches its product type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding product categorization and types to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the product creation or modification process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  C202: Display Product
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product categories and types.
  
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the cause of the COM_PRCAT011 error in your SAP system.