How To Fix FTR_GENERAL139 - Provide product category or product type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Provide product category or product type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL139 - Provide product category or product type ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL139 indicates that a product category or product type is required but has not been provided in the context of a financial transaction or asset management process. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving financial instruments, such as derivatives or other financial products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required fields for product category or product type have not been filled in the transaction or master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the product categories or types are not properly defined or linked to the relevant financial instruments.
  User Input Error: Users may inadvertently skip entering the necessary information when creating or processing transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the product category and product type fields are filled in the transaction or master data. This can usually be done in the transaction screen where