How To Fix /SRMSMC/PUC101 - Material group &1 cannot be assigned to more than one purchasing category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/PUC -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Material group &1 cannot be assigned to more than one purchasing category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/PUC101 - Material group &1 cannot be assigned to more than one purchasing category ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/PUC101 Material group &1 cannot be assigned to more than one purchasing category typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an attempt to assign a material group to multiple purchasing categories. This is a validation error that ensures that each material group is uniquely associated with a single purchasing category.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The material group you are trying to assign is already linked to another purchasing category.
  Configuration Issue: There may be a misconfiguration in the material group or purchasing category settings in the system.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to prevent conflicts in purchasing processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for material groups and purchasing categories.
  Verify if the material group in question is already assigned to a different purchasing category.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If the material group is indeed assigned to another purchasing category, you will need to either:
  
  Change the assignment of the material group to the desired purchasing category.
  Create a new material group if you need to maintain the existing assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for material groups and purchasing categories is set up correctly in the system.
  Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration that might lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing material groups and purchasing categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for material groups and purchasing categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material groups and purchasing categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.