How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API062 - Material type &1 specified for retail material is not allowed

COM_PRODUCT_API062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Material type &1 specified for retail material is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The material type you have entered for the retail material is not
defined in the OLTP System. The product cannot be transferred to the
OLTP System with the material type &V1&.

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?

Use the possible entries button to choose a valid material type.
Note that for service products and financing products you can only
enter service material types (DIEN and material types derived from
this).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API062 - Material type &1 specified for retail material is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API062 indicates that the material type specified for a retail material is not allowed. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a retail product in SAP, and the material type you are using does not meet the requirements set for retail materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you are trying to use is not configured for retail use in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary settings to allow the specified material type for retail products.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly for the retail environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type you are using. Ensure that it is one of the allowed material types for retail products. Common retail material types include:
  
  FERT (Finished Product)
  HAWA (Trading Goods)
  ROH (Raw Materials)
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO) and navigate to