How To Fix EPRO454 - The formula profile and the profile copy have different prof. val. cats

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPRO - Messages for EDM Profile Processing

• Message number: 454

• Message text: The formula profile and the profile copy have different prof. val. cats

What causes this issue?

The category of the profile values (&v2&) from formula profile &v1& is
not the same as the category of the profile values (&v4&) from profile
copy &v3&.

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?

To carry out a parallel update for a formula profile, the category of
the profile values from the formula profile and the profile copy must be
the same.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPRO454 - The formula profile and the profile copy have different prof. val. cats ?

  The SAP error message EPRO454 indicates that there is a mismatch between the formula profile and the profile copy in terms of the profile value categories. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management, where formulas and their associated profiles are used to manage product data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The formula profile and the profile copy are not aligned in terms of the value categories defined for them. This can happen if:
  
  The formula profile has been modified to include different value categories than those present in the profile copy.
  The profile copy was created or modified without ensuring that it matches the original formula profile's structure.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EPRO454 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Profile Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing formula profiles (e.g., C223 for formula profiles).
  Compare the value categories defined in both the formula profile and the profile copy. Ensure that they match.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profiles:
  
  If you find discrepancies, you can either:
  
  Modify the formula profile to include the value categories present in the profile copy.
  Adjust the profile copy to match the value categories of the formula profile.
  
  
  
  
  
  Recreate Profile Copy:
  
  If the profiles are too different and it’s easier, consider recreating the profile copy from the formula profile to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to formula profiles and value categories for additional guidance on how to manage these settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for formula profiles) and C222 (for profile copies).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify formula profiles and their copies, as this may affect your ability to make changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPRO454 error and ensure that your formula profiles and profile copies are correctly aligned.