How To Fix LCM_COMMON194 - Maintain a Set Technical Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Maintain a Set Technical Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON194 - Maintain a Set Technical Type ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON194 with the description "Maintain a Set Technical Type" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Logistics Control Management (LCM) or related modules where a technical type for a set is required but not maintained.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  A set (which can be a collection of materials, products, or other entities) is being created or modified, but the system does not have a defined technical type for that set.
  The technical type is necessary for the system to understand how to process the set, including its attributes and behaviors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the technical type for the set. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for sets. This could be under Logistics or a specific module related to your business process.
  
  
  
  Maintain Technical Type:
  
  Look for the option to maintain or define technical types for sets. This might be under a path like:
  
  Logistics > Logistics Control > Set Management > Maintain Technical Types
  
  
  If you are unsure of the exact path, you can use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Technical Type:
  
  If a technical type does not exist, create a new one by providing the necessary details.
  If it exists but is not correctly configured, update it with the required attributes.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that triggered the error and test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Check SAP Help documentation for more details on set management and technical types.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration.
  Support: If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LCM_COMMON194 error and maintain the necessary technical type for your sets in SAP.