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