How To Fix SEPMRA_PRODUCT120 - The product must be assigned to a category

SEPMRA_PRODUCT120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPMRA_PRODUCT - EPM Fiori Ref Apps: Message Class for Product

• Message number: 120

• Message text: The product must be assigned to a category

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SEPMRA_PRODUCT120 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPMRA_PRODUCT120, which states "The product must be assigned to a category," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Commerce Cloud (Hybris) when you are trying to create or update a product without assigning it to a valid product category.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category Assignment: The product you are trying to create or modify does not have a category assigned to it. In SAP systems, products must be categorized to ensure they are properly managed and can be utilized in various processes.
  Incorrect Configuration: The category structure may not be properly configured, or the category you are trying to assign may not exist or may not be active.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process where the category field was left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Category:
  
  Navigate to the product creation or editing screen.
  Locate the category assignment section.
  Select a valid