How To Fix COM_PRCAT086 - Product &1 used as product template for category &2

COM_PRCAT086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Product &1 used as product template for category &2

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COM_PRCAT086 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRCAT086 indicates that a product is being used as a product template for a specific category, but there may be an issue with the configuration or usage of that product template. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product templates are utilized for categorizing products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product specified in the error message may not be properly configured as a template for the specified category.
  Category Assignment Issues: The product may not be assigned to the correct category or may not meet the criteria for being a template in that category.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the product template.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product is correctly set up as a template for the