How To Fix COM_PRD_LH_METADATA000 - Differentiation key &1 is not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRD_LH_METADATA - Product: Generic Link-Handler: Metadata

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Differentiation key &1 is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRD_LH_METADATA000 - Differentiation key &1 is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRD_LH_METADATA000 indicates that a differentiation key (in this case, represented by &1) is not maintained in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product lifecycle management, especially when dealing with product master data or when trying to create or modify product-related information.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A differentiation key is required for a specific product or product variant, but it has not been defined or maintained in the system.
  The differentiation key is used to distinguish between different product characteristics or variants, and its absence can lead to inconsistencies or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Differentiation Key Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where differentiation keys are defined.
  Ensure that the differentiation key in question (represented by &1) is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Differentiation Key:
  
  If the differentiation key is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to product master data (e.g., C223 for maintaining product master data).
  Locate the differentiation key settings and ensure that the required key is defined.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data for the specific product or variant that is causing the error.
  Ensure that all required fields, including the differentiation key, are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product differentiation and master data management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223, C220, or C201 for product master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain product master data and differentiation keys.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the differentiation key not being maintained in SAP.