How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL023 - Spec.category &1 does not match the material category product or bulk

EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL - General Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Spec.category &1 does not match the material category product or bulk

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL023 - Spec.category &1 does not match the material category product or bulk ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL023 indicates that there is a mismatch between the specified product category and the material category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product compliance management or when dealing with product data in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system expects a specific category for a material (either "product" or "bulk"), but the category provided does not match the expected value. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The material category may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have entered an incorrect category when creating or updating the material.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be aligned with the expected categories for compliance or regulatory purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Category:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify the material category assigned to the product.
  Ensure that it matches the expected