Message type: E = Error
Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category
Message number: 017
Message text: Assignment to category &1 cannot be deleted
You want to delete the assignment between the product and category &V1&
. Category &V1& is a <DS:GLOS.5E41DD897E4DD411AE7500A0C9EAD00F>base
category</>.
The product must always be assigned to a base category. The assignment
can therefore not be deleted or changed.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message COM_PRCAT017 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a category in the context of controlling or product costing. Specifically, the message states that the assignment to category &1 cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or constraints that prevent the deletion of the assignment. Causes: Existing Transactions: There may be existing transactions or postings that are linked to the category you are trying to delete. If there are any active records, the system will not allow the deletion. Configuration Dependencies: The category might be part of a configuration that is still in use or has dependencies on other settings. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the assignment. Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity checks that prevent deletion to maintain data consistency. Solutions: Check for Existing Transactions: Review any existing transactions or postings related to the category. If there are
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