How To Fix B0290 - Cont. type &1, prod. cat. &2 prod. type &3, trans. type &4 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Cont. type &1, prod. cat. &2 prod. type &3, trans. type &4 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0290 - Cont. type &1, prod. cat. &2 prod. type &3, trans. type &4 not defined ?

  The SAP error message B0290 indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the combination of the following elements: Controlling type, Product category, Product type, and Transaction type. This error typically arises when you are trying to post a transaction in SAP that involves a combination of these elements that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The specified combination of controlling type, product category, product type, and transaction type does not exist in the configuration settings.
  There may be a missing entry in the relevant configuration tables that link these elements together.
  The configuration may not have been properly set up for the specific business process you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for controlling (CO) and check the settings for the controlling type, product category, product type, and transaction type.
  Ensure that the combination you are trying to use is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Combinations:
  
  If the combination is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves:
  
  Defining the controlling type in the controlling area.
  Associating the product category and product type with the controlling type.
  Ensuring that the transaction type is correctly linked to the product type and category.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration settings related to your business process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may need to use transaction codes like OKKP (for controlling area settings) or KSV1 (for defining product types) to access the relevant configuration areas.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the B0290 error in SAP.