How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUST014 - & cannot be used as a reference product type

COM_PRODUCT_CUST014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUST - General Customizing Messages for Product Master

• Message number: 014

• Message text: & cannot be used as a reference product type

What causes this issue?

You tried to define the product type &V1& as the reference product type
for number assignment for product type &V2&.
This is not permitted as you have assigned the two product types to
different category hierarchies in the application <LS>Product</>.

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?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can assign category hierarchies to applications using transaction
<DS:TRAN.COMM_PRAPPLCAT>COMM_PRAPPLCAT</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_CUST014 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST014 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a product in the SAP system, specifically related to the product type being used. This error often arises in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where product master data is crucial for planning and execution processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST014 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Product Type: The product type you are trying to use is not configured correctly or is not allowed to be used as a reference product type.
  Missing Configuration: The product type may not have been set up in the system, or the necessary settings for the product type are incomplete.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data that prevent the system from recognizing the product type as valid for reference purposes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have