How To Fix COM_PRCAT051 - Cannot change alternative ID type; inherited from higher-level category

COM_PRCAT051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Cannot change alternative ID type; inherited from higher-level category

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COM_PRCAT051 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRCAT051 indicates that you are trying to change the alternative ID type for a category in the SAP system, but this change is not allowed because the category inherits its properties from a higher-level category. This is a common issue when dealing with product categories in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Commerce or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Inheritance of Properties: The category you are trying to modify inherits its properties (including the alternative ID type) from a parent category. In SAP, certain attributes are inherited from higher-level categories to maintain consistency and integrity in the data structure.
  System Restrictions: SAP enforces rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the category hierarchy. Changing the alternative ID type at a lower level when it is inherited from a higher level is not permitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change the Parent Category: If you need to change the alternative ID