How To Fix /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS173 - Product data error: unit costs for Co.(&1),SIT(&2),St(&3),PF(&4) missing

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Product data error: unit costs for Co.(&1),SIT(&2),St(&3),PF(&4) missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS173 - Product data error: unit costs for Co.(&1),SIT(&2),St(&3),PF(&4) missing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABR_PM_ERRORS173 indicates that there is a product data error related to missing unit costs for a specific company code, site, storage location, and product family. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) when the system is trying to access or process product data that lacks necessary cost information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the unit cost information for the specified combination of company code, site, storage location, and product family has not been maintained in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing cost data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or product master data settings can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or update of product data, if the unit costs were not entered or saved properly, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Data: 
  
  Navigate to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) or Product Master (Transaction Code: C223) and check if the unit costs are maintained for the specified company code, site, storage location, and product family.
  If the data is missing, you will need to enter the appropriate unit costs.
  
  
  
  Update Costing Information:
  
  If the costs are not maintained, you can update them using the transaction code for maintaining material master data (MM01 for creation or MM02 for modification).
  Ensure that you are entering the correct values for the relevant views (e.g., Accounting view).
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurred after a data migration, review the migration logs and ensure that all necessary data was transferred correctly.
  You may need to re-import or manually enter the missing cost data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the system to ensure that the costing settings are correctly defined for the relevant materials and product families.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining unit costs and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), C223 (Maintain Product Master).
  
  
  Costing Views: Ensure that the costing views in the material master are properly maintained.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit the material or product master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.