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

COM_PRODUCT_API068 - Overview

• 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

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_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