How To Fix /TMF/TDS090 - Old and New PCO Category must be different

/TMF/TDS090 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /TMF/TDS -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Old and New PCO Category must be different

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /TMF/TDS090 - Old and New PCO Category must be different ?

  The SAP error message /TMF/TDS090 Old and New PCO Category must be different typically occurs in the context of the SAP Convergent Charging (SAP CC) or SAP Convergent Invoicing (SAP CI) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change a Product Category Object (PCO) to a new category that is the same as the old category, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Same Category Assignment: The error arises when a user tries to update or change a PCO to a new category that is identical to the existing category.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misunderstanding or misconfiguration in the product or service definitions, leading to an attempt to assign the same category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Assignment: Review the current category assignment of the PCO. Ensure that the new category you are trying to assign is indeed different from the existing one.
  Select a Different Category: If you need to change the category, select