How To Fix STEP422 - PRODUCT_CONCEPT_REL &1: relating or related is not a PRODUCT_CLASS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 422

• Message text: PRODUCT_CONCEPT_REL &1: relating or related is not a PRODUCT_CLASS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP422 - PRODUCT_CONCEPT_REL &1: relating or related is not a PRODUCT_CLASS ?

  The SAP error message "STEP422 PRODUCT_CONCEPT_REL &1: relating or related is not a PRODUCT_CLASS" typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product relationships in SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an issue with the classification of a product in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the product you are trying to relate (the "relating" product) or the product you are trying to relate to (the "related" product) is not classified as a valid PRODUCT_CLASS in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Product Classification: The product may not be assigned to the correct product class or may not have a product class assigned at all.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect entries in the product master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not support the relationship you are trying to establish