How To Fix COM_PRODUCT026 - Product only exists since &1, &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Product only exists since &1, &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT026 - Product only exists since &1, &2 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT026 indicates that a product is being referenced in a transaction or process, but it only exists in the system starting from a specific date. The message typically includes two date placeholders: &1 and &2, which represent the start date of the product's existence and the current date, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use a product that has not been defined or activated in the system for the period you are working with.
  The product may have been created or activated after the date you are trying to reference it.
  There may be a mismatch between the product's validity period and the date of the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Validity:
  
  Verify the validity dates of the product in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and checking the "Validity" or "Active From" date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the date of the transaction you are trying to execute to a date that is on or after the product's activation date.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Product:
  
  If the product is not yet created or needs to be updated, ensure that it is properly defined in the system with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration settings related to product management in your SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like COM_PRODUCT or MM03 (for material master) to view or edit product details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or modify product data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.