How To Fix COM_PRCAT609 - Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible


COM_PRCAT609 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

  • Message number: 609

  • Message text: Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    Category &V1& cannot be moved to category &V2& because category &V1& has
    a different object family assigned to it than category &V2&.
    A move is only possible once the category to be moved and the selected
    parent category have the same object family or if no object family has
    been defined for the parent category.

    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.


COM_PRCAT609 - Details

  • The SAP error message COM_PRCAT609 indicates that there is an issue with moving a category from one location to another within the system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where categories are used to classify products or items.
    
    Cause: The error message "Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible" can be caused by several factors, including: Category Hierarchy Restrictions: The categories involved may have restrictions based on the hierarchy. For example, you may be trying to move a category that is not allowed to be a child of the target category. Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or links to other objects (like documents, materials, or other categories) that prevent the move. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the move operation. System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain category movements. Data Integrity Issues: There

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