How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUST027 - Organizational dependency does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUST - General Customizing Messages for Product Master

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Organizational dependency does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST027 - Organizational dependency does not exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST027 indicates that there is an issue with the organizational dependency for a product in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary organizational data for a product that is being processed.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Organizational Data: The product may not have been assigned to the required organizational units (like plant, sales organization, etc.) in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the product master data or in the organizational structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the organizational data for the product.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for product master in APO).
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct organizational units (like plants, sales organizations, etc.).
  
  
  
  Maintain Organizational Data:
  
  If the product is missing organizational data, you can maintain it by using the appropriate transaction (e.g., C223 for APO or MM01 for ERP).
  Ensure that all necessary organizational dependencies are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the organizational structure is correctly defined.
  Review any relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks between the different modules (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO) to ensure that the data is synchronized.
  Use transaction codes like CIF (Core Interface) to check for any errors in the integration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the organizational data for the product.
  Check the user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Product Master), MM01 (Create Material), and CIF (Core Interface).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the COM_PRODUCT_CUST027 error in your SAP system.