How To Fix CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE096 - Dependent views are ignored for changes to principal

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE - Message Class for CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE Development Class

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Dependent views are ignored for changes to principal

What causes this issue?

In the <ZK>financing classification</> set type (CRM_PROD_FIN03), the
view parameter attribute has the value <ZK>Without Differing Views</> in
the database. Therefore, different entries for the financing company and
the customer for changes to principal do not have any affect on the
management of views in the payment schedule. In this case, the system
manages only one independent view.

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?

To make things clearer for the user, you should only distinguish between
an independent view and a tax view in the changes to principal, if you
choose to work without differing views. With these settings, the payment
plan manages only an independent view and the tax view.
This message can also appear if the view parameter has the value
<ZK>With Differing Views</>, but the value was not yet saved to the
database.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE096 - Dependent views are ignored for changes to principal ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PRODUCT_FINANCE096 indicates that dependent views are ignored when changes are made to the principal view of a product in the SAP CRM system. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, where changes to the principal view (the main view of the product) do not automatically propagate to dependent views (such as sales, purchasing, or finance views).
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Structure: The product master data in SAP is structured in a way that certain views are dependent on the principal view. If changes are made to the principal view, the system may not automatically update the dependent views due to the way the data model is designed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the automatic synchronization of changes across views.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to dependent views, leading to this error when attempting to update the principal view.
  Incomplete Data: If the principal view is missing required data or has inconsistencies, the system may ignore changes to dependent views.
  
  Solution:
  
  Manual Update: After making changes to the principal view, manually check and update the dependent views to ensure consistency across the product master data.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the dependent views are set up correctly to allow for automatic updates when changes are made to the principal view.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to both the principal and dependent views.
  Data Validation: Validate the data in the principal view to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing product master data and understanding the implications of changes to the principal view.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context on handling product master data.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to product master data management in SAP CRM to better understand the relationships between different views.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.