How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API011 - API error: Set type &1 for product type &2 unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 011

• Message text: API error: Set type &1 for product type &2 unknown

What causes this issue?

You tried to use a product API to transfer data for a set type &V1&.
However, this set type is not known to the API interface.

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?

This error has two possible causes:
The name of the set type was transferred incorrectly (the name must
always be specified in uppercase).
The set type is not contained in the API interface. If the set type is
to be maintained using the API, it must first be transported and
appended to the API structure in the same step. You can do this in the
<DS:TRAS.COMM_ATTRSET>Maintain Set Types and Attributes</> transaction
by choosing <LS>Set Types/Attributes</> -> <LS>Transport</> ->
<LS>Include in Request</>. Set the <LS>Create API Append</> indicator.
The set type must be allowed for product type &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

System Response

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API011 - API error: Set type &1 for product type &2 unknown ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API011 indicates that there is an issue with the product type being used in a specific API call. The error message states that the "Set type &1 for product type &2 is unknown," which means that the system does not recognize the combination of the set type and product type you are trying to use.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Set Type: The set type specified in the API call does not exist or is not defined in the system for the given product type.
  Invalid Product Type: The product type specified may not be valid or may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be missing or incorrect configuration settings in the product master data or in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to not recognize the set type for the specified product type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Set Type and Product Type:
  
  Verify that the set type and product type you are using in the API call are correct and exist in the system.
  You can check the configuration in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the set type is defined for the product type.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for product types and set types in SAP. Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  Check if the set type is assigned to the product type in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being sent in the API call. Ensure that all required fields are populated correctly and that the values are valid.
  If you are using a custom program or interface, ensure that it is correctly mapping the set type and product type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific API you are using to understand the expected parameters and their valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the details of the error message and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore the definitions of the product types and set types.
  API Documentation: Check the official SAP API documentation for the specific API you are using to understand the expected input parameters and their valid values.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.