How To Fix COM_PRODUCT828 - Category &2 is not assigned to any object family

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Category &2 is not assigned to any object family

What causes this issue?

The category &V2& cannot be entered as an object category for the
product &V1&. As the category &V2& belongs to the base hierarchy of the
product type, categories for individual objects must be explicitly
designated as such by specifying an object family. An entry has not been
made in the <LS>Object Family</> field for this 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?

Check your entry. If necessary, make an entry in the <LS>Object Family
</> field for the category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT828 - Category &2 is not assigned to any object family ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT828 indicates that a specific category (denoted as &2 in the message) is not assigned to any object family in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product categories and object families are used to organize and manage products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The category you are trying to use has not been assigned to any object family in the system. This can happen if the category was created but not properly linked to an object family.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the object family is not set up to include the specified category.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there have been recent changes to the configuration or data, it is possible that the relationships between categories and object families have been disrupted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where you can manage product categories and object families.
  Verify if the category in question is assigned to the appropriate object family. If not, you will need to create the assignment.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Assignment:
  
  If the category is not assigned, you can create a new assignment by linking the category to the desired object family.
  If the object family does not exist, you may need to create it first before making the assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for product categories and object families are correctly set up according to your business requirements.
  Check for any recent changes that might have affected the assignments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available data consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the product category and object family assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing product categories and object families.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, COM_PRODUCT for product management, or other relevant transactions depending on your SAP version and setup.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message, as there may be specific patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product categories and object families.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP PLM or the specific module you are working with.