How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUST015 - & is already being used as a reference product type for number assignment

COM_PRODUCT_CUST015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 015

• Message text: & is already being used as a reference product type for number assignment

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the assignment to the application <LS>Product</>
for product type &V1&.
This is not permitted as this product type is being used as the
reference product type for number assignment for other 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?

If you do want to change this assignment, ask your system administrator
to change the Customizing settings for number assignment. The product
type &V1& must not be used as a reference product type for number
assignment for any other product types.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can maintain a reference product type for number assignment using
transaction <DS:TRAN.COMCPRTYPENRO>COMCPRTYPENRO</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_CUST015 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST015 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of product types in the SAP system, specifically related to number assignment for reference product types. This error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify a product type that is already being used as a reference for number assignment in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Product Type Conflict: The product type you are trying to create or modify is already assigned as a reference product type for another product or configuration. This can happen if the product type is already in use or if there are existing dependencies that prevent changes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for product types, particularly in the area of number assignment.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent certain changes if they would lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Review the existing