How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_SI070 - Retail Product Category Code &1 is not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_SI - Message Class : Product Replication Services Implementation

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Retail Product Category Code &1 is not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_SI070 - Retail Product Category Code &1 is not supported. ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_SI070 indicates that the Retail Product Category Code specified in your transaction is not supported in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA when dealing with product master data or when trying to create or update retail products.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Product Category Code: The product category code you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The product category may not be configured properly in the system settings, or it may not be activated for the relevant organizational units.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the product category codes may not have been transferred correctly or may not match the expected codes in the SAP system.
  Master Data Issues: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the category code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Category Code: Verify that the product category code you are using is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the Retail settings to check the product category definitions.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration: If the product category code is indeed missing or incorrect, you may need to create or update the product category in the system:
  
  Use transaction codes like COMMPR01 (for product master) to create or modify product categories.
  Ensure that the category is activated for the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: If you suspect data migration issues, perform a consistency check on the master data to ensure that all necessary codes and configurations are in place.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on product category codes and their configurations.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COMMPR01, MM01, MM02, and MM03 for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify product categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.