How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_API002 - &1 &2 does not exist in distribution chain &3 &4

CRM_PRODUCT_API002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_API - Product - CRM Interface

• Message number: 002

• Message text: &1 &2 does not exist in distribution chain &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_API002 - &1 &2 does not exist in distribution chain &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_API002 indicates that a product (or material) does not exist in the specified distribution chain. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when trying to access or manipulate product data that is not available in the specified distribution chain.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the specified distribution chain.
  Incorrect Distribution Chain: The distribution chain specified in the transaction may be incorrect or does not match the product's configuration.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the CRM and the backend system (like SAP ERP).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the product in the specified distribution chain.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Existence:
  
  Verify if the product exists in the specified distribution chain. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) in the SAP ERP system to