How To Fix PVJ480 - Delete the assignment of the catalog type to structures

PVJ480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Delete the assignment of the catalog type to structures

What causes this issue?

A catalog type slected for deletion is still assigned to structures. Th
ecatalog type can be used in catalogs that still exist.

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?

Delete the assignment of this catalog type to the structures. The
catalog type may not be used in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDPC10>Assign Catalog Types to Structures</>.
Therefore, no more catalogs may exits that use this catalog type.
Finally, you can delete the catalog type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ480 - Delete the assignment of the catalog type to structures ?

  The SAP error message PVJ480, which states "Delete the assignment of the catalog type to structures," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with the assignment of catalog types to structures in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an attempt to delete or modify a catalog type that is still assigned to one or more structures. In SAP, catalog types are used to define the characteristics of objects, and if they are still linked to structures, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Structures: Determine which structures are currently assigned to the catalog type that you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the classification area).
  
  
  Remove Assignments: Once you have identified the structures, you need to remove the assignment