How To Fix 61680 - & & is a product group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 680

• Message text: & & is a product group

What causes this issue?

You have entered a product group. You can use the individual access or
the individual display for only one material.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

To display all the product group members, choose the collective access.
You can enter a product group in this initial screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61680 - & & is a product group ?

  The SAP error message 61680 typically indicates that there is an issue related to product groups in the system. The message usually states something like "Product group & & is not defined." This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of sales orders, purchase orders, or when working with material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Product Group: The product group specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product group may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the product group code entered by the user.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Definition:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under Logistics or Sales and Distribution).
  Verify if the product group exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like OVZG (for sales) or OMD1 (for materials).
  If the product group does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Product Group:
  
  If the product group is missing, create a new product group using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., OVZG for sales).
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the product group code entered in the transaction for any typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify product groups.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on product groups and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing product groups, such as OVZG for sales and OMD1 for material management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and permissions are correctly set up to allow access to product group functionalities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.