How To Fix COM_PRCAT036 - Values of attribute &1 (set type &2) cannot be maintained for category &3

COM_PRCAT036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Values of attribute &1 (set type &2) cannot be maintained for category &3

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COM_PRCAT036 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRCAT036 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining values for a specific attribute in a particular category of a set type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and attributes of materials or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Assignment: The attribute you are trying to maintain may not be assigned to the category you are working with.
  Set Type Restrictions: The set type may have restrictions that prevent certain attributes from being maintained for the specified category.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the attribute or category may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to maintain the attribute values for the specified category.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Assignment:
  
  Go to the classification system and verify that the attribute