How To Fix /BOFU/TEST005 - Product Type is not specified

/BOFU/TEST005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOFU/TEST -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Product Type is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOFU/TEST005 - Product Type is not specified ?

  The SAP error message /BOFU/TEST005 Product Type is not specified typically indicates that a required field for the product type is missing in the context of a business process, such as during the creation or modification of a product in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the SAP Business Suite or SAP S/4HANA environments, particularly in modules related to logistics, sales, or product management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product type may not have been defined in the system, or the configuration for the product type is incomplete.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have failed to enter the product type in the relevant field when creating or updating a product.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling the product type correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select the product type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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