How To Fix COM_PRCAT081 - Product references not active: Set type &1 cannot be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Product references not active: Set type &1 cannot be assigned

What causes this issue?

The set type &V1& is required for product references only. However, as
the product reference function has not been activated in your system it
does not make sense to assign this set type to the 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

Product references can be activated in Customizing.
To do this from here, choose <LS>Customizing</> in the <LS>Performance
Assistant</> toolbar.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT081 - Product references not active: Set type &1 cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT081 indicates that there is an issue with product references in the context of a specific set type. The message states that the product references are not active, which means that the system cannot assign the specified set type to the product.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inactive Product Reference: The product reference you are trying to use is not active in the system. This could be due to it being deactivated or not properly configured.
  
  
  Set Type Configuration: The set type you are trying to assign may not be correctly configured or may not be allowed for the product reference in question.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incomplete master data related to the product or the set type.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There could be authorization issues preventing the assignment of the set type to the product.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Reference Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., COMMPR01 for product master) and check if the product reference is active.
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Set Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the set type in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is compatible with the product reference you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data for the product and set type is complete and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message COM_PRCAT081.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMMPR01 (Product Master), COMMPR02 (Product Reference), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to COM_PRCAT081 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.