How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK052 - Product type &2 invalid (product with GUID &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PR_MDCHECK - Consistency Checks for Product Master Data

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Product type &2 invalid (product with GUID &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK052 - Product type &2 invalid (product with GUID &1) ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK052 indicates that there is an issue with the product type associated with a specific product identified by its GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically arises in the context of Product Master Data Management (MDM) or when working with product-related transactions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message COM_PR_MDCHECK052 is triggered when:
  
  The product type specified for the product is not valid or recognized in the system.
  There may be a mismatch between the product type and the configuration settings in the system.
  The product might have been deleted or not properly set up in the system.
  There could be inconsistencies in the product master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product type associated with the product (identified by GUID &1) is correctly defined in the system.
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SPRO) and ensure that the product type is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or COM_PRODUCT to check the details of the product.
  Ensure that the product type is correctly assigned and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions or Inactive Products:
  
  Confirm that the product has not been marked for deletion or is not inactive in the system.
  If the product was recently deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to product types, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to product master data management for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  COM_PRODUCT - Product Master Data Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product types and master data management.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for information on product master data management and configuration.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.