How To Fix /IBS/RB257 - Source system product type is not valid: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Source system product type is not valid: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB257 - Source system product type is not valid: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB257 Source system product type is not valid: &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) or when dealing with product data in a source system. This error indicates that the product type being referenced is not recognized or is invalid in the context of the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Product Type: The product type specified in the source system does not exist in the target system or is not defined correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the source system or the mapping between the source and target systems.
  Data Transfer Issues: If data is being transferred from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the product type definitions.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the product type may not be set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Type Definition:
  
  Verify that the product type specified in the error message exists