How To Fix COM_PRODUCT045 - Note 418886: Data inconsistency exists for product &1

COM_PRODUCT045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Note 418886: Data inconsistency exists for product &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to download the product &V1& (product type &V2&) from the
logical system &V3& to the CRM System.
It was found that this product already exists in the CRM System but that
the product GUID in the CRM System does not match that in the customer
or SAP system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The CRM System was probably set up in an incorrect manner. Problems such
as these can be caused by products being created by client or system
copy instead of by a download from the SAP backend sytem. When setting
up a system, you should refer to note 418886 regarding product master
data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT045 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT045, which indicates that "Data inconsistency exists for product &1," typically arises in the context of product master data management within SAP. This error is often related to inconsistencies in the product data across different modules or systems, particularly in the areas of product master data, logistics, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be discrepancies in the product data across different tables or systems. For example, the product might be defined differently in the material master and the product master.
  
  
  Missing Data: Required fields or data might be missing for the product in question, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If the product data is being integrated from another system (like a legacy system or another SAP instance), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  
  
  Custom Developments: Custom programs or enhancements might be causing data inconsistencies if they do not adhere