How To Fix KN192 - Product group type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Product group type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN192 - Product group type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KN192, which states "Product group type & does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to work with a product group in the SAP system, but the specified product group type is not defined in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of master data, sales documents, or other related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product group type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight during the setup of product groups.
  Incorrect Input: The product group type may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development to a production environment), the transport may not have included the necessary definitions for the product group type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually through transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for product groups and ensure that the product group type in question is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it or adjust the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the product group type in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches the defined types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or notes related to the product group types to ensure you are using the correct terminology and codes.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary configurations were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, or SE80 for object navigator to check the definitions.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product group types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN192 error and implement a solution to resolve it.