How To Fix J3147 - Product type '&' is not defined; save not possible

J3147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Product type '&' is not defined; save not possible

What causes this issue?

The entered product type '&V1&' does not exist in the database.

System Response

The system will not allow you to save the data.

How to fix this error?

Enter a product type which has been defined within customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3147 - Product type '&' is not defined; save not possible ?

  The SAP error message J3147 indicates that the product type specified in your transaction is not defined in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or save a product in the SAP system, and the product type you are using is either not configured or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Product Type: The product type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The product type may not be properly configured in the relevant customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified product type.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the product type field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for product types.
  Ensure that the product type you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Define