How To Fix COM_PRCAT035 - Category &1 cannot be deleted as an object family is assigned to it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Category &1 cannot be deleted as an object family is assigned to it

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT035 - Category &1 cannot be deleted as an object family is assigned to it ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT035 indicates that a specific category (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently assigned to an object family. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where categories are used to classify objects, and object families are collections of related objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a category that is still in use. Specifically, it means that there are object families that reference this category, and SAP prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Object Families: Determine which object families are currently assigned to the category you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the configuration or using transaction codes related to object family management.
  
  
  Remove Assignments: Once you have identified the object families that are linked to the category, you need to remove the category from these object families. This can typically be done through the configuration settings in the relevant module.
  
  
  Delete the Category: After ensuring that no object families are using the category, you can attempt to delete the category again.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If you still encounter issues, check for any other dependencies or references that might be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for object family management) or C221 (for category management) to navigate and manage categories and object families.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing categories and object families.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to categories and object families in your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the category in question.