How To Fix COM_PRCAT066 - Relationship "&1" cannot be created for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Relationship "&1" cannot be created for product &2

What causes this issue?

A relationship can only be maintained if the product is assigned to a
<DS:GLOS.994E2B515E5BD311B60F0060B03C2BFF>category</> to which the
relationship type is also assigned.

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?

Check whether the product is assigned to a category for which this
relationship type is allowed.
<ZH>Note</>
If no relationship types are assigned to any categories of the product,
all relationship types can be maintained for the product.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT066 - Relationship "&1" cannot be created for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT066 indicates that there is an issue with creating a relationship for a product in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) when trying to establish a relationship between products or product categories.
  Cause:
  The error message "Relationship '&1' cannot be created for product &2" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Invalid Relationship Type: The relationship type specified (represented by "&1") may not be valid for the product (represented by "&2") you are trying to associate it with.
  
  
  Product Status: The product may be in a status that does not allow for the creation of new relationships. For example, if the product is marked as inactive or is in a locked state.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for either the product or the relationship type may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to create the relationship may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of the specified relationship.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationship Type: Verify that the relationship type you are trying to create is valid for the product. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Product Status: Ensure that the product is in an appropriate status that allows for the creation of relationships. If necessary, change the status of the product.
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Check if all required master data for both the product and the relationship type is present and correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create relationships. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings related to product relationships in the SAP system. This may involve checking the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as C223 (to maintain product relationships) or C201 (to create/change products) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on Product Data Management and Product Lifecycle Management for more detailed information on managing product relationships.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.