How To Fix CRM_ORDERADM_I017 - Product &1 is not a competitive product to product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ORDERADM_I - Output Class Admin Item

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Product &1 is not a competitive product to product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I017 - Product &1 is not a competitive product to product &2 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ORDERADM_I017 indicates that there is an issue with the product comparison in the context of a sales order or a similar transaction in the SAP CRM system. Specifically, it states that the product you are trying to use (Product &1) is not considered a competitive product to another product (Product &2). This error typically arises in scenarios where competitive product relationships are defined in the system, and the system is enforcing these relationships.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Relationship Configuration: The error usually occurs when the system is configured to enforce competitive product relationships, and the two products in question do not have a defined competitive relationship in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the products involved, such as missing competitive product assignments.
  Business Rules: The business rules set up in the CRM system may require that certain products can only be sold or offered