How To Fix COM_PRCAT090 - Default value &1 not in value range of attribute &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Default value &1 not in value range of attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT090 - Default value &1 not in value range of attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT090 indicates that a default value specified for a characteristic is not within the allowed range of values for that characteristic in the context of product categorization or classification. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product master data.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Default Value: The default value specified for a characteristic does not match any of the predefined values in the value range for that characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic settings, where the default value was not properly defined or updated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the default values may not have been correctly mapped to the corresponding characteristics in SAP.
  Changes in Value Range: The value range for the characteristic may have been changed after the default value was set, leading to a mismatch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in transaction CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Verify the allowed values for the characteristic and ensure that the default value is included in this range.
  
  
  
  Update Default Value:
  
  If the default value is incorrect, update it to a valid value that exists in the value range of the characteristic.
  This can be done in the same characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the mapping of values to ensure that all default values are valid according to the current configuration in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by creating or modifying a product to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CT03: Display Characteristic
  CUNI: Maintain Units of Measure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message COM_PRCAT090 and ensure that the default values for characteristics are correctly configured within the allowed value ranges.