How To Fix K-288 - Single transaction check product &1 is the default for object category &2

K-288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K- -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Single transaction check product &1 is the default for object category &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K-288 - Single transaction check product &1 is the default for object category &2 ?

  The SAP error message K-288 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a product in relation to its object category. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing, where the system is trying to validate a product against certain criteria but finds that the default settings are not appropriate for the specified object category.
  
  Cause:
  The error message K-288 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The product is not properly configured for the specified object category. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the product master data or in the configuration of the object category itself.
  Default Settings: The system is trying to apply default settings for a product that do not match the requirements of the object category.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the product or object category may be missing or incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K-288