How To Fix COM_PROD_OBJFAM000 - Set type and object family have different product types

COM_PROD_OBJFAM000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PROD_OBJFAM - Object Families

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Set type and object family have different product types

What causes this issue?

The set type and object family have different product types. The set
type may only be assigned to the product type which is also assigned to
the object family. The set type must not be assigned any additional
product types.

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?

Change the product types to which the set type is assigned or the
product type assigned to the object family.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PROD_OBJFAM000 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PROD_OBJFAM000 indicates that there is a mismatch between the set type and the object family in terms of their product types. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product structures and classifications are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The set type (which defines a collection of objects) is associated with a different product type than the object family (which defines the characteristics of a specific group of products).
  There is an inconsistency in the configuration of product types between the set type and the object family.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for both the set type and the object family.
  Ensure that both are assigned to the same product type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under Product Structure or Object