How To Fix FTOE_CORE121 - Product type is initial

FTOE_CORE121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTOE_CORE -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Product type is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTOE_CORE121 - Product type is initial ?

  The SAP error message FTOE_CORE121 with the description "Product type is initial" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) or related modules where product types are expected to be defined for certain transactions or processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is trying to process a transaction or a document that requires a product type, but the product type has not been defined or is set to an initial (blank) value. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product type may not have been configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have left the product type field blank during data entry.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like customer or vendor records) may not have the product type assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product types in the relevant module (e.g., FSCM, SD, etc.).
  Ensure