How To Fix COM_PRODUCT059 - Competitor product &1 can be displayed only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Competitor product &1 can be displayed only

What causes this issue?

Competitor products can only be displayed in product maintenance in the
SAP GUI, and relationships for competitor products cannot be displayed
at all. Competitor products can, however, be maintained in the
People-Centric UI using various roles.

How to fix this error?

Log onto the portal using a role which allows competitor products to be
maintained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT059 - Competitor product &1 can be displayed only ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT059 indicates that a competitor product can only be displayed and not modified or deleted. This typically occurs in the context of managing product information in SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action (like editing or deleting) on a competitor product that is set to be read-only. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The product is marked as a competitor product in the system, which restricts certain actions.
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to modify competitor products.
  The product is part of a specific configuration or status that prevents changes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to modify competitor products. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Product Status: Verify the status of the competitor product. If it is in a status that does not allow modifications, you may need to change its status or consult with a system administrator.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to product management and competitor products to understand the specific restrictions in place.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it should not be restricted, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Use Display Mode: If you only need to view the competitor product details, you can switch to display mode to access the information without attempting to modify it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the transaction codes related to product management in SAP, such as CMM1 for managing competitor products.
  Training: Consider training sessions or resources on SAP product management to better understand how to work with competitor products and the associated restrictions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the limitations regarding competitor products in your SAP system.