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Configurable assignment incorrect (error_17)

When maintaining a configurable product, four different error cases can occur:

  1. The linked products are not simples
  2. The linked products are not in the same attribute set
  3. A constellation exists several times
  4. Product values are not entered

Error case no. 1: The linked products are not simples

Message: Products are not simples or virtuals

Description: If products are assigned to a configurable product which are not simple or virtual in type, you will receive the following error message:

Solution: Adjust either the product type of the affected items or remove them from the assignment.


Error case no. 2: The linked products are not in the same attribute set

Message: Products are not in the same attribute set

Description: If products are assigned to a configurable product that are in a different attribute set, you will receive the following error message:

Solution: Remove the affected items from the mapping or recreate it for the correct attribute set.


Error case no. 3: A constellation exists several times

Message: The combination exists several times.

Description: If a constellation such as 32-Grey (size, color) exists multiple times for products in an assignment, you will receive the following error message:

Solution: Adjust the affected combination so that it does not occur for two items.


Error case no. 4: Product values are not entered

Message: Some products are not complete.

Description: If assigned products are not complete, e.g. because a characteristic for linking is missing, you will receive the following message:

Solution: Click the eye icon next to the error message and you will go directly to the affected cell. Enter a valid value and save again.