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

COM_PRODUCT_API055 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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