How To Fix IM104 - Code group & contradicts the code group of the catalog profile

IM104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IM - Maintenance notifications

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Code group & contradicts the code group of the catalog profile

What causes this issue?

You entered a code from a code group that is not provided for in the
catalog profile.

System Response

On the basis of the entry, the system tries to allocate the appropriate
catalog profile. However, the code already entered is not suitable.

How to fix this error?

You can either keep the different codes, or take on the new, more
specific catalog profile proposed by the system. To copy it, call up
the function "Details - Catalog profile".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IM104 - Code group & contradicts the code group of the catalog profile ?

  The SAP error message IM104, which states "Code group & contradicts the code group of the catalog profile," typically occurs in the context of Inventory Management (IM) or Material Management (MM) when there is a mismatch between the code group assigned to a material and the code group defined in the catalog profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Mismatch in Code Groups: The error arises when the code group assigned to a specific material or item does not match the code group defined in the catalog profile. This can happen if the material master data has been incorrectly configured or if there have been changes to the catalog profile that have not been reflected in the material master.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the catalog profile or the code groups themselves, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation or modification of materials or catalog profiles can