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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• 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 the relevant sections for retail materials.
  Check the settings under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Material Types to see if the material type is allowed for retail.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Data: If the material type is incorrect, you may need to create a new material with the correct type or change the existing material type if possible.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to retail material types to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify retail materials in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.