How To Fix COM_PRCAT095 - Certain set types can only be assigned to the base categories

COM_PRCAT095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Certain set types can only be assigned to the base categories

What causes this issue?

The following set types can only be assigned to base categories:
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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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT095 - Certain set types can only be assigned to the base categories ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT095 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of certain set types to base categories in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly in the area of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where categorization is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you attempt to assign a set type (which is a specific classification or categorization) to a category that is not allowed. In SAP, certain set types are restricted to be assigned only to base categories. This means that if you are trying to assign a set type to a derived or non-base category, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Category Assignment:
  
  Verify the category you are trying to assign the set type to. Ensure that it is a base category and not a derived category.
  
  
  
  Review Set Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the set