How To Fix COM_PRCAT016 - Assign product &1 to a category from hierarchy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Assign product &1 to a category from hierarchy &2

What causes this issue?

You have created or changed product &V1& but not assigned it to a
category from hierarchy &V2&.

System Response

Hierarchy &V2& contains the
<DS:GLOS.5E41DD897E4DD411AE7500A0C9EAD00F>base categories</>. Each
product must be assigned to a base category.

How to fix this error?

Assign the product to a category from hierarchy &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT016 - Assign product &1 to a category from hierarchy &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT016 indicates that a product (identified by &1) has not been assigned to a category from a specified hierarchy (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of product categorization within SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where products need to be organized into categories for better management and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The product has not been assigned to any category in the specified hierarchy.
  Hierarchy Configuration: The category hierarchy may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or the product's categorization settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to assign products to categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Product to Category:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP.
  Go to the categorization section and assign the product to the appropriate category from the specified hierarchy.
  Ensure that the category is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Configuration:
  
  Verify that the category hierarchy is correctly set up in the system.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is active and that the categories within it are available for assignment.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the product master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the product or category data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to product categorization and hierarchy management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or CT04 (Create Characteristic) to manage product and category assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the product to the appropriate category in the hierarchy.