How To Fix COM_PRCAT403 - Value &1 is not allowed for attribute &2 (variant condition &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Value &1 is not allowed for attribute &2 (variant condition &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT403 - Value &1 is not allowed for attribute &2 (variant condition &3) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT403 indicates that a specific value is not allowed for a particular attribute in the context of variant conditions. This error typically arises in the SAP system when dealing with pricing conditions, especially in the context of variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A value assigned to a characteristic in a variant configuration does not match the allowed values defined in the system.
  The attribute (characteristic) has restrictions or predefined values that do not include the value being used.
  There may be a mismatch between the configuration settings and the values being passed during the pricing determination process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Allowed Values:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in question and verify the allowed values. Ensure that the value you are trying to use is indeed allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the variant configuration settings for the product. Ensure that the characteristics and their values are correctly defined and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Pricing Conditions:
  
  If the error is related to pricing conditions, review the pricing procedure and ensure that the conditions are set up correctly to accommodate the values being used.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered. This can provide insights into what values are being passed and why they are being rejected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and pricing conditions for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU01 (Create Configuration Profile), CU02 (Change Configuration Profile), or CU03 (Display Configuration Profile) to manage variant configurations.
  Pricing Procedure: Familiarize yourself with the pricing procedure configuration in transaction V/08 to ensure that the conditions are set up correctly.
  Characteristic Values: Use transaction CT04 to manage characteristics and their allowed values.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.