How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_API068 - Material master data for material &1 is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_API - Messages for Product Interfaces

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Material master data for material &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The material master data for material &V1& is inconsistent in the CRM
System and target system. The upload must therefore be started manually
in product maintenance. An automatic upload cannot be performed in this
situation.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API068 - Material master data for material &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_API068 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the material master data for a specific material (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when working with the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) system.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields in the material master may not be filled out correctly or are missing.
  Data Mismatch: There may be discrepancies between the data in different views of the material master (e.g., basic data, sales data, purchasing data).
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may not be properly configured for the specific planning area or product type.
  Master Data Synchronization Issues: If the material master data is being synchronized between different systems (e.g., SAP ERP and SAP APO), there may be issues with the data transfer.
  Inconsistent Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow it to be used in planning (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master transaction (e.g., MM03) and review all relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) for the material in question.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and consistently.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction MM02 to make necessary corrections to the material master data.
  Ensure that the data is consistent across all views.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the material is configured correctly for the planning area or product type in the APO system.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct product hierarchy and has the necessary planning attributes.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Data:
  
  If the material master data is being transferred between systems, check the data transfer logs for any errors or inconsistencies.
  Use transaction CIF (Core Interface) to monitor and troubleshoot any issues with master data synchronization.
  
  
  
  Review Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked for planning purposes.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), CIF (Core Interface).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for material master data management and APO/IBP configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency in the material master data that is causing the error message COM_PRODUCT_API068.