How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS000 - Storage form of product ID not yet defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS - Messages on General (Customizing) Settings

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Storage form of product ID not yet defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

You have specified a purely numeric product ID. Since product IDs of
this kind can be saved in different ways, the way required needs to be
defined in your system.

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?

Ask your system administrator to define how purely numeric product IDs
are to be saved.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system could not convert the product ID to the database format
because it has not yet been defined whether product IDs are to be saved
lexicographically or not. Make the setting required in Customizing for
<LS>Products</> in <DS:TRAN.COMCPRFORMAT>Define Output Format and
Storage Form of Product IDs</>.

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_SETTINGS000 - Storage form of product ID not yet defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS000 indicates that the storage form of a product ID has not been defined in the system's customizing settings. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules where product master data is managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system attempts to access or process a product ID that lacks the necessary configuration in the customizing settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product ID has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Incorrect Product Type: The product type may not be compatible with the expected storage form.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some product IDs may not have been fully configured.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not have accounted for certain product IDs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master in APO).
  Verify that the product ID exists and is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Storage Form:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for product definitions. This is usually found under:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Customizing Implementation Guide ? Advanced Planning and Optimization ? Master Data ? Product ? Define Storage Form of Product ID.
  
  
  Ensure that the storage form for the product ID is defined.
  
  
  
  Check Product Type:
  
  Ensure that the product type is correctly assigned and that it matches the expected configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the product master data to identify any discrepancies or missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to product master data and storage forms for any specific requirements or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master maintenance, and SPRO for accessing customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on product master data management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS000 error message.