How To Fix COM_PRCAT220 - Documents of &1 will not be displayed in the future

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Documents of &1 will not be displayed in the future

What causes this issue?

The new category to which &V1& is being reassigned cannot be assigned
any documents, because the indicator for this has been set.
The documents will therefore no longer be displayed in the maintenance
function. However, any documents assigned to &V1& will not be deleted.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT220 - Documents of &1 will not be displayed in the future ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT220 indicates that certain documents (identified by the placeholder &1) will not be displayed in the future due to specific settings or conditions in the system. This message typically relates to document management or document visibility settings within the SAP system, particularly in the context of procurement or logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Document Status: The documents may have been marked as inactive or archived, which prevents them from being displayed in future transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the documents.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the document management system that restrict the visibility of certain documents based on criteria such as date, status, or type.
  Document Expiry: The documents may have an expiry date set, after which they are no longer visible.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the documents in question. If they are inactive or archived, you may need to reactivate or restore them.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to view the documents. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to document visibility. This may involve checking settings in the document management system or related modules.
  Document Expiry Settings: If the documents have an expiry date, consider adjusting the expiry settings or extending the visibility period for those documents.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to check document status or manage authorizations (e.g., SE93 for transaction codes, SU01 for user management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides related to document management and visibility settings for more detailed information.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide further assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.