How To Fix H2235 - Product-specific settings are not maintained.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H2 - KEN: Help Processor, Browser Startup, ...

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Product-specific settings are not maintained.

What causes this issue?

Table HLPRESOL does not contain any entries.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether product-specific settings using report RSIWBH07 (General
-> Collect Contexts for Help Links) are required.
If they are, make these settings in report RSIWBH01.
If not product-specific settings are required, ignore this message.
Refer to SAP Note 729903 about client-specific settings.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H2235 - Product-specific settings are not maintained. ?

  The SAP error message H2235, which states "Product-specific settings are not maintained," typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) when certain required settings for a product are missing or not configured correctly. This error can arise during various processes, such as planning, forecasting, or when trying to execute specific transactions related to product management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The product may not have been set up correctly in the system, lacking necessary attributes or settings.
  Incomplete Configuration: Specific settings related to the product, such as planning parameters, product hierarchy, or other relevant configurations, may not have been maintained.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The product may not be assigned to the correct planning area or may not be included in the relevant planning books.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from another system (like SAP ERP), there may be issues with the data transfer that result in incomplete or missing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the H2235 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for APO).
  Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Product-Specific Settings:
  
  Navigate to the product-specific settings in the relevant planning area.
  Ensure that all required settings, such as planning parameters, forecast settings, and other relevant configurations, are maintained.
  
  
  
  Verify Planning Area Assignment:
  
  Check if the product is assigned to the correct planning area.
  Ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning books.
  
  
  
  Review Data Transfer Processes:
  
  If the product data is being transferred from another system, verify that the data transfer process is functioning correctly and that all necessary data is being transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining product-specific settings in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for maintaining product master data, /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book settings, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the H2235 error in your SAP system.