How To Fix COM_PRCAT042 - Value &1 is too long or does not correspond to attribute type (attr. &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Value &1 is too long or does not correspond to attribute type (attr. &2)

What causes this issue?

You have maintained the value &V1& for the attribute &V2&. This value
is not correct.
This can have the following reasons:
The value is too long. For example, the attribute is defined with a
length of 5. The value you have maintained is longer.
The value does not correspond to the attribute type. For example, the
attribute type is decimal number. However, you have maintained a
non-numeric value.

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?

Enter another value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT042 - Value &1 is too long or does not correspond to attribute type (attr. &2) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT042 indicates that a value you are trying to enter for a characteristic in a classification system is either too long or does not match the expected data type for that characteristic. This error typically occurs in the context of product classification, where specific attributes are defined for products, and the values assigned to these attributes must adhere to certain constraints.
  Cause:
  
  
  Value Length Exceeded: The value you are trying to input exceeds the maximum length defined for that characteristic. Each characteristic in SAP has a predefined length, and if the input exceeds this length, the error will occur.
  
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The value you are trying to enter does not match the expected data type for the characteristic. For example, if the characteristic expects a numeric value and you are trying to enter a string, this will trigger the error.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the product or may not be valid for the context in which you are trying to use it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Go to the classification data for the characteristic in question and check its definition. Look for the maximum length and the expected data type.
  
  
  Adjust Input Value: Modify the value you are trying to enter to ensure it fits within the defined length and matches the expected data type. For example, if the characteristic expects a numeric value, ensure you are entering a number and not a string.
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment: Ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the product and is valid for the classification you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the characteristics and their definitions, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP configuration documentation for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to input the value again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CT04 (to maintain characteristics) or CL02 (to maintain classes) to review and modify the characteristics and their attributes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classifications in SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in classification and materials management.