How To Fix COM_PRCAT077 - Set type &1 cannot be assigned to categories for individual objects

COM_PRCAT077 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Set type &1 cannot be assigned to categories for individual objects

What causes this issue?

An object family has been maintained for this category. The category is
therefore reserved for individual objects. However, as the set type
&V1& cannot be used for individual objects it cannot be assigned to
this category.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRCAT077 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRCAT077 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a set type to categories for individual objects in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Product Costing. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to cost object categories or set types.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Set Type Assignment: The set type you are trying to assign to a category is not compatible with the individual objects you are working with.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Customizing settings for cost object categories or set types.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost objects or categories may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Set Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for