How To Fix COM_PRCAT018 - Set type &1 is not allowed for product type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Set type &1 is not allowed for product type &2

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the category a set type which is not allowed for
product type &V2&.

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?

Choose another set type. If you still get the same error, this may be
because you have just created the set type in a second session. If this
is the case, save your data and exit the transaction. Then start the
transaction again.

Procedure for System Administrators

When you create your own set types using the transaction
<DS:TRAN.COMM_ATTRSET>Maintain Set Types and Attributes</>, you can
define for which product types the set type is allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT018 - Set type &1 is not allowed for product type &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT018 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of product types and their associated set types in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that the set type specified (denoted as &1) is not allowed for the product type specified (denoted as &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issue: The set type you are trying to use is not configured to be associated with the specified product type in the system. This could be due to incorrect settings in the customizing or master data.
  
  
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where an incorrect set type is being assigned to a product type that does not support it.
  
  
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the relationship between the set type and product type may not have been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for product types and set types.
  Verify that the set type you are trying to use is indeed allowed for the specified product type. This can usually be found under the configuration for product categorization or product master data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Product Type Settings:
  
  If the set type is not allowed for the product type, you may need to either change the product type to one that supports the set type or modify the configuration to allow the set type for the product type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the product in question to ensure that the correct set type is being used. If necessary, update the master data to reflect the correct associations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes that may provide additional insights into the configuration and relationships between product types and set types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, MM02 for changing material master data, or COM_PRODUCT for product-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.