How To Fix FTR_GENERAL080 - Enter the product type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 080

• Message text: Enter the product type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL080 - Enter the product type ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL080 ("Enter the product type") typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with financial instruments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a product type to be specified for the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Product Type: The product type field is left blank when creating or processing a financial transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The product type may not be properly configured in the system, or the relevant settings may not be activated.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required product type in the transaction screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Product Type:
  
  Go back to the transaction screen where the error occurred.
  Locate the field for the product type and enter the appropriate value. This could be a specific financial instrument type (e.g.,