How To Fix J2080 - &4 System unable to manage positions for product category '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 080

• Message text: &4 System unable to manage positions for product category '&1'

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to read a position object for product category
'&V1&'. Position management has not yet been implemented for '&V1&'.

System Response

A runtime error is deliberately created.

How to fix this error?

Please consult SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2080 - &4 System unable to manage positions for product category '&1' ?

  The SAP error message J2080 indicates that the system is unable to manage positions for a specific product category. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product categories are used to manage inventory, sales, or other related processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Product Category Configuration: The product category specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing settings or incorrect parameters that prevent the system from managing positions.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data associated with the product category, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master or product master records.
  
  
  System Settings: The system settings for managing positions may not be enabled for the specified product category. This could be due to configuration settings in the relevant SAP modules.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to manage positions