How To Fix MSI_CUST_PRODCAT050 - Object type &1 is not intended for this functional flow

MSI_CUST_PRODCAT050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSI_CUST_PRODCAT - Message Class for Loading to Category Hierarchies

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Object type &1 is not intended for this functional flow

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MSI_CUST_PRODCAT050 - Details

• The SAP error message MSI_CUST_PRODCAT050, which states "Object type &1 is not intended for this functional flow," typically occurs in the context of product categorization or product master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the object type you are trying to use is not compatible with the specific functional flow you are attempting to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The object type you are trying to use (indicated by &1 in the error message) is not valid for the operation you are performing. This could be due to a mismatch between the object type and the expected type for the transaction or process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the use of certain object types in specific functional flows.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data associated with the object type may not meet the necessary criteria for the functional flow, leading to this error.
  
  
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