How To Fix COM_PRCAT071 - Products of this category already exist: Relnship type cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Products of this category already exist: Relnship type cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Products of the category '&V1&' already exist, so the assignment of the
relationship type '&V2&' cannot be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT071 - Products of this category already exist: Relnship type cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT071 indicates that there are existing products in a specific category that are linked to a relationship type, and as a result, you cannot delete that relationship type. This error typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when managing product categories and relationships in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a relationship type that is still in use by one or more products within the specified category. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that relationships between products are not broken inadvertently.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Relationships:
  
  Check which products are currently using the relationship type you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant product category and reviewing the relationships associated with it.
  
  
  
  Remove or Update Relationships:
  
  If you find that there are products linked to the relationship type, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the relationship from those products.
  Change the relationship type for those products to another valid type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Relationship Type:
  
  Once all products have been updated or the relationships removed, you should be able to delete the relationship type without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or constraints that might prevent the deletion of the relationship type.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as C223 (for managing product relationships) or C201 (for managing product categories) to view and edit relationships.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing product categories and relationships.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product relationships and categories.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.