How To Fix COM_PRCAT059 - Alternative ID type &1 uses set type &2, which is not assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Alternative ID type &1 uses set type &2, which is not assigned

What causes this issue?

You have assigned the alternative ID type &V1& to the category.
However, this alternative ID type references an attribute from the set
type &V2&, which is not assigned to the category.
So that an alternative ID can be entered in product maintenance, the
set type &V2& must be assigned to a category of the product.

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?

Assign the set type &V2& to a category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT059 - Alternative ID type &1 uses set type &2, which is not assigned ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT059 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an alternative ID type to a set type in the context of the SAP system, particularly in the area of product categorization or classification.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An alternative ID type (denoted as &1 in the error message) is being used in a context where it is expected to be linked to a specific set type (denoted as &2).
  The set type that is supposed to be associated with the alternative ID type is not assigned or configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Alternative ID Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for alternative ID types in your SAP system.
  Verify that the alternative ID type you are using is correctly defined and that it is supposed to be linked to the specified set type.
  
  
  
  Assign the Set Type:
  
  If the set type is not assigned, you need to assign it to the alternative ID type.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings (SPRO) under the relevant area for product categorization or classification.
  
  
  
  Review Set Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the set type itself is correctly configured and active in the system.
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled for the set type to be valid.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to product categorization and alternative ID types.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or COMC for product categorization.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider looking at SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.