How To Fix COM_PRODUCT051 - Competitor prod. can only be maintained for product type material, not &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Competitor prod. can only be maintained for product type material, not &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT051 - Competitor prod. can only be maintained for product type material, not &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT051 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining competitor products for a specific product type that is not allowed. The message states that competitor products can only be maintained for the product type "material," but the product type you are trying to maintain is something else (indicated by &1).
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to maintain competitor product information for a product that is not classified as a "material" in SAP. This could happen if:
  
  The product type you are trying to maintain is set to something other than "material" (e.g., service, non-stock item, etc.).
  There is a configuration issue in the product type settings that restricts competitor product maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Type:
  
  Verify the product type of the item you are trying to maintain. Ensure that it is set to "material." You can do this by navigating to the product master data in SAP and checking the product type field.
  
  
  
  Change Product Type:
  
  If the product type is incorrect and should be a material, you may need to change the product type. This may involve creating a new product with the correct type or modifying the existing product if allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe the product should be allowed to maintain competitor information, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to ensure that the settings for product types and competitor products are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to product types and competitor product maintenance for additional insights and guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or COM_PRODUCT (Product Master) to view or change product details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to maintain competitor products for the specified product type.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.