How To Fix COM_DIFF_BSP024 - Generation not possible; Product type does not exist

COM_DIFF_BSP024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DIFF_BSP - Messages for Differentiation Keys

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Generation not possible; Product type does not exist

What causes this issue?

Product type does not exist.

System Response

Generation terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact system administration.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_DIFF_BSP024 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_DIFF_BSP024 indicates that the generation of a product structure is not possible because the specified product type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when trying to create or manage product structures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Type: The product type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the product master data or in the settings related to product types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the system from recognizing the product type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified product type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO for customizing).
  Ensure that the product type you are trying