How To Fix COM_PRODUCT052 - Competitor prod. can only be changed from '&1' to '&2', not '&3' to '&4'

COM_PRODUCT052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Competitor prod. can only be changed from '&1' to '&2', not '&3' to '&4'

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COM_PRODUCT052 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT052 indicates that there is a restriction on changing the competitor product information in the system. Specifically, it states that a competitor product can only be changed from one specific value to another, and not to a third or fourth value.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises when you attempt to change the competitor product's status or classification in a way that is not allowed by the system's configuration. The message indicates that the system has predefined rules for how competitor products can be modified, and the attempted change does not comply with these rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review the Change Attempt: Check the values you are trying to change from and to. Ensure that the change you are attempting is valid according to the system's rules.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Look into the SAP documentation or configuration settings related to competitor products. This may provide insights into the allowed transitions