How To Fix COM_PR_MDCHECK073 - Assignment in &1: No active product with GUID &2 exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Assignment in &1: No active product with GUID &2 exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK073 - Assignment in &1: No active product with GUID &2 exists ?

  The SAP error message COM_PR_MDCHECK073 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a product in the system. Specifically, the message states that there is "No active product with GUID &2 exists" for the assignment in &1. This typically occurs in the context of Product Master Data or when working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Product: The product with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) is not active in the system. This could be due to the product being deleted, archived, or not yet created.
  Incorrect GUID: The GUID provided may be incorrect or may not correspond to any product in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data migration process that led to the product not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify if the product with the specified GUID exists in the system and is active. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or BP (Business Partner) depending on the context.
  Validate GUID: Ensure that the GUID you are using is correct. You can cross-check it against the product master data.
  Recreate or Activate Product: If the product is inactive or deleted, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it was archived.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or data validation reports to identify any discrepancies in the product master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the product data. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, BP, and others that pertain to product management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the COM_PR_MDCHECK073 error message.