How To Fix KZ708 - No lower-level product groups are assigned to product group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 708

• Message text: No lower-level product groups are assigned to product group &

What causes this issue?

No product groups are assigned to <DS:GLOS.CO_product_group>CO product
group</> &v1&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ708 - No lower-level product groups are assigned to product group & ?

  The SAP error message KZ708 indicates that there are no lower-level product groups assigned to the specified product group. This typically occurs in the context of product group hierarchies in SAP, particularly in the areas of Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignments: The primary cause of this error is that the product group you are trying to work with does not have any lower-level product groups assigned to it. This can happen if the product group was created but not properly configured.
  Hierarchy Structure: The product group hierarchy may not be set up correctly, leading to a lack of lower-level groups.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during the data entry process, where lower-level product groups were not assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the product group configuration in SAP (Transaction Code: OVZG for product group maintenance).
  Verify that the product group in question has lower-level product groups assigned to it. If not, you will need to create or assign the appropriate lower-level product groups.
  
  
  
  Assign Lower-Level Product Groups:
  
  If lower-level product groups do not exist, create them and then assign them to the higher-level product group.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is correctly structured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Check the overall product group hierarchy to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary links between product groups are established.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for setting up product groups and hierarchies to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting the action that previously resulted in the KZ708 error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OVZG (for product group maintenance) and MM01 (for material creation) to manage product groups effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to product group hierarchies that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product groups and hierarchies in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KZ708 error and ensure that your product group hierarchy is correctly configured.