How To Fix TI017 - Product category &1 of field selection string &2 cannot be changed!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TI - Treasury: General Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Product category &1 of field selection string &2 cannot be changed!

What causes this issue?

The product category <zh>&v1&</> of the field selection string<zh>&v2&
</> cannot be changed as field selection string<zh>&v2&</> is still
being used in dependent views.

System Response

Call up the <zh>Where-used list</> in order to establish which views
the field selection string is used in. Firstly, delete these
assignments in the views.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TI017 - Product category &1 of field selection string &2 cannot be changed! ?

  The SAP error message TI017 indicates that there is an issue with changing the product category associated with a field selection string in the system. This typically occurs in the context of material master data or product master data management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Field Selection String: The field selection string defines which fields are mandatory, optional, or suppressed for a specific product category. If you attempt to change the product category of a material or product that is already assigned to a specific field selection string, the system will prevent this change if it violates the rules defined in the field selection string.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data consistency and integrity. Changing the product category may lead to inconsistencies in the data if the new category has different field requirements.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to certain fields based on the product category.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Field Selection String: Review the