How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS016 - Product ID & has an invalid format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Product ID & has an invalid format

What causes this issue?

A product ID with an invalid format was specified either during data
transfer or when a product was created outside 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?

Contact your system administrator. The problem has probably been caused
by a programming error.

Procedure for System Administrators

If data transfer or data maintenance was performed with a customer
program, you should contact the author of this program. The product ID
may have been transferred to a product maintenance API, for example,
with an incorrect database format.
If this error occurs in an SAP transaction, contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS016 - Product ID & has an invalid format ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS016 indicates that the Product ID you are trying to use has an invalid format. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product IDs in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Format: The Product ID may not conform to the expected format defined in the system. This could include issues such as:
  
  Incorrect length (too short or too long).
  Invalid characters (e.g., special characters that are not allowed).
  Leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the system for product ID formats may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies when entering or processing product IDs.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If the product data was migrated from another system, the format of the Product IDs may not match the expected format in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product ID Format: Verify the format of the Product ID you are trying to enter. Ensure it adheres to the following:
  
  Length: Check the maximum and minimum length requirements.
  Allowed Characters: Ensure that only valid characters are used (e.g., alphanumeric, no special characters unless specified).
  No leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: If you have access, check the configuration settings for product IDs in the SAP system. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., SPRO) and reviewing the settings for product master data.
  Ensuring that the format settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: If the Product ID is being imported or migrated, validate the data beforehand to ensure it meets the required format. You may need to clean or transform the data before importing it into SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the expected format for Product IDs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product master data management (e.g., MM01 for creating material, MM02 for changing material).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify product IDs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.