How To Fix WEB_PRICAT002 - No product groups exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WEB_PRICAT - Messages for PRICAT on Web

• Message number: 002

• Message text: No product groups exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WEB_PRICAT002 - No product groups exist ?

  The SAP error message WEB_PRICAT002: No product groups exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's IDoc processing for PRICAT (Price Catalog) messages, which are used for exchanging product and pricing information between business partners.
  
  Cause
  
  No product groups defined or maintained in the system for the relevant vendor or business partner.
  The system expects product groups to be assigned or available to process the incoming PRICAT message, but none are found.
  This can happen if the product group master data is missing, incomplete, or not properly linked to the vendor or material master.
  Sometimes, the error arises if the partner profile or message type configuration expects product groups but the data is not maintained.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  Product groups are used in PRICAT messages to categorize products for pricing and catalog purposes.
  When SAP processes a PRICAT IDoc, it looks for product group information to correctly assign or update product data.
  If the product groups are not set up or linked, the system cannot proceed and throws the error.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Product Group Master Data:
  
  Verify that product groups relevant to the vendor or business partner exist in the system.
  Use transaction codes like:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics General ? Material Master ? Basic Settings ? Define Product Groups
  Or directly check tables like T179 (Product groups).
  
  
  
  
  
  Maintain Product Groups for Vendor/Partner:
  
  Ensure that the vendor or business partner master data has product groups assigned if required.
  Check vendor master (transaction XK02 or MK02) or business partner master (transaction BP) for product group assignments.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc and Partner Profile Configuration:
  
  Verify the partner profile (transaction WE20) for the inbound PRICAT message type.
  Ensure that the message processing expects product groups and that the mapping is correct.
  
  
  
  Review PRICAT Message Content:
  
  Check the incoming IDoc segments to confirm if product group data is present.
  If missing, coordinate with the sending party to include product group information.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting master data or configuration, reprocess the IDoc via transaction WE02 or WE19.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  IDoc Type: PRICAT (Price Catalog)
  Message Type: PRICAT
  Relevant Tables:
  
  T179 – Product Groups
  LFA1 – Vendor Master (for vendor data)
  EINA – Purchasing Info Record (may contain product group info)
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE20 – Partner Profiles
  WE02 / WE19 – IDoc Monitoring and Testing
  SPRO – IMG for customizing product groups
  BP – Business Partner Maintenance
  XK02 / MK02 – Vendor Master Data Change
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or unmaintained product groups for vendor/business partner in SAP system.
  
  
  Effect
  PRICAT IDoc processing fails with error WEB_PRICAT002: No product groups exist.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain product groups in master data, check partner profiles, ensure PRICAT message includes product group info, then reprocess IDoc.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the IDoc number, partner involved, and system version.