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Message type: E = Error
Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category
Message number: 072
Message text: Products of subcategory already exist: Relnship type cannot be deleted
Products of the subcategory '&V1&' already exist, so the assignment of
the relationship type '&V2&' cannot be deleted.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
COM_PRCAT072
- Products of subcategory already exist: Relnship type cannot be deleted ?The SAP error message COM_PRCAT072 indicates that there are existing products associated with a specific subcategory, and as a result, the relationship type cannot be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when managing product categories and relationships in SAP.
Cause:
- Existing Products: The primary cause of this error is that there are products already assigned to the subcategory you are trying to delete. SAP prevents the deletion of a relationship type if it is still in use by existing products.
- Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that relationships between products and categories are maintained correctly. Deleting a relationship type that is still in use could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
Solution:
To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
Identify Existing Products:
- Use transaction codes like
COM_PRODUCT
orCOM_PRODUCT_CAT
to check which products are associated with the subcategory in question.- You can also use reports or queries to list all products linked to the specific subcategory.
Remove Products from Subcategory:
- If you determine that the products can be removed from the subcategory, you will need to do so. This can typically be done through the product master data maintenance transactions (e.g.,
MM02
for material master).- Navigate to the relevant product and remove the association with the subcategory.
Delete Relationship Type:
- Once all products have been disassociated from the subcategory, you should be able to delete the relationship type without encountering the error.
Check for Dependencies:
- Ensure that there are no other dependencies or relationships that might be preventing the deletion. This may include checking for other categories or relationships that reference the same products.
Related Information:
COM_PRODUCT
, COM_PRODUCT_CAT
, and MM02
for managing product data.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.
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