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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT077 - Set type &1 cannot be assigned to categories for individual objects ?

  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 Product Costing or Controlling.
  Verify the configuration of set types and ensure that they are correctly assigned to the relevant categories.
  
  
  
  Review Category Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the cost object categories you are using.
  Ensure that the set type you are trying to assign is valid for the category in question.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the individual objects is correctly maintained.
  Check if the objects are assigned to the correct categories and that all required fields are filled.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific set types and categories you are working with.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the assignment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost object categories) or KSS1 (for cost center master data) to check and maintain relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.