How To Fix COM_PME_36057 - Make &1 the founding type of &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_36 - Messages for SAP Knowledgebase-Modelling Environment

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Make &1 the founding type of &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_36057 - Make &1 the founding type of &2. ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_36057, which states "Make &1 the founding type of &2," typically occurs in the context of Product Master Data or when dealing with the configuration of product hierarchies in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the classification or categorization of a product or material in the system.
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy Configuration: The product or material is not correctly assigned to a hierarchy or is missing a foundational type.
  Missing Master Data: The foundational type (e.g., a specific category or classification) for the product is not defined or is incorrectly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the product or material, such as missing attributes or incorrect relationships.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the product hierarchy configuration in SAP.
  Ensure that the product or material is assigned to the correct hierarchy and that the foundational type is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master data and check the classification view.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the foundational type is set.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Relationships:
  
  Verify the relationships between different product types and ensure that the foundational type is correctly linked to the product in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up product hierarchies and classifications.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or other relevant transactions to access and modify product data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product master data and hierarchies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_PME_36057 error message in SAP.