How To Fix COM_CUIB1020 - Unknown product type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CUIB1 - Messages for communication between configuration and IBase

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Unknown product type &1

What causes this issue?

When exporting a configuration, unknown object type &v1& was used.

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?

Contact your system administrator or SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_CUIB1020 - Unknown product type &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_CUIB1020 Unknown product type &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product types are defined and managed. This error indicates that the system has encountered a product type that it does not recognize or that has not been defined in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Undefined Product Type: The product type referenced in the error message (&1) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the product type is not properly set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Entry Error: The product type may have been entered incorrectly in the transaction or program that triggered the error.
  Transport Issues: If the product type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where product types are defined.
  Ensure that the product type in question is defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to product types in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and that the product type is active.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the transaction or program where the error occurred. Ensure that the product type is entered correctly and matches the defined product types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the product type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  If needed, re-transport the product type or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on product types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary objects, or SE80 for development objects.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify product types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.