How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API055 - Input data for retail material is not fully maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Input data for retail material is not fully maintained

What causes this issue?

If you want to create the product as a retail material in the OLTP
System you must specify the material type, material group, and material
category. You have not made an entry in one of the fields.

System Response

The product can only be created in the OLTP System if the data is
complete.

How to fix this error?

Enter the material type, material group, and material category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API055 - Input data for retail material is not fully maintained ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API055 indicates that the input data for a retail material is not fully maintained. This error typically occurs when trying to create or update a retail product in the SAP system, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Retail.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Mandatory Fields: Certain fields required for the retail material master are not filled in. This can include fields like:
  
  Basic data (e.g., material type, industry sector)
  Sales data (e.g., sales organization, distribution channel)
  Purchasing data (e.g., purchasing group)
  Retail-specific data (e.g., retail category, price information)
  
  
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration for the retail environment may not be fully set up, leading to missing data requirements.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data entered, such as incorrect references or invalid values.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify certain fields.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the material master data and ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master transaction (e.g., MM01, MM02).
  Checking the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to ensure all required fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the retail configuration is complete and that all necessary settings are in place. This may involve:
  
  Checking the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Ensuring that all relevant master data settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data entered for any inconsistencies or errors. This may involve:
  
  Cross-referencing with existing materials to ensure that the data is valid.
  Checking for any missing dependencies or related data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify retail materials. This can be done by:
  
  Consulting with the security team to ensure the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required fields for retail materials.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MM03 to display the material and check the views for completeness.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in material management are adequately trained on the requirements for retail materials in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.