How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUST051 - No product types activated for product maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 051

• Message text: No product types activated for product maintenance

What causes this issue?

No product types activated for product maintenance.

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?

In product maintenance maintain product types that can be maintained
using the view <DS:TRAN.SM30>COMV_PRWB_APPL</>.

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_CUST051 - No product types activated for product maintenance ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUST051 indicates that there are no product types activated for product maintenance in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or maintain products in the SAP system, but the necessary product types have not been configured or activated.
  Cause:
  
  No Product Types Defined: The system does not have any product types defined for the product maintenance process.
  Inactive Product Types: The product types that are defined may not be activated or may be inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to product types in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the relevant configuration area for product types.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  Navigate to Logistics > Logistics General > Product > Define Product Types.
  Ensure that the necessary product types are defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate Product Types:
  
  If product types are defined but not activated, you will need to activate them.
  Ensure that the product types you need for your product maintenance are marked as active.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Types to Product Categories:
  
  Make sure that the product types are assigned to the relevant product categories.
  This can also be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain product types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product maintenance and product types for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration and COM_PRODUCT for product maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on product management in SAP to better understand the configuration and maintenance processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT_CUST051 error and successfully maintain products in your SAP system.