How To Fix COM_PRCAT614 - Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible

COM_PRCAT614 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRCAT - Product Category

• Message number: 614

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

What causes this issue?

Category &V1& cannot be moved to category &V2& because a copy template
for configurable products has been defined for at least one of the two
categories.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRCAT614 - Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRCAT614 indicates that there is an issue with moving a category from one location to another within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Costing or Material Management when trying to change the category of a cost object or material.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Moving category &1 to category &2 is not possible" can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incompatible Categories: The source category (&1) and the target category (&2) may not be compatible due to system constraints or business rules. For example, certain categories may have specific attributes or settings that prevent them from being interchanged.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data or transactions associated with the source category that prevent it from being moved. This could include open purchase orders, production orders, or other linked documents.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the movement of categories