How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING396 - Invalid marketing type code &1 for major product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Invalid marketing type code &1 for major product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING396 - Invalid marketing type code &1 for major product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING396 Invalid marketing type code &1 for major product &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the marketing type code associated with a major product in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where marketing types are used to categorize products.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Marketing Type Code: The marketing type code specified in the transaction does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified major product.
  Configuration Issues: The marketing type may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the major product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the marketing type code entered in the transaction.
  Missing Master Data: The major product may not have the necessary master data set up, including the correct marketing type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Marketing Type Code: Verify that the marketing type code &1 is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module.
  Review Major Product Configuration: Ensure that the major product &2 is correctly configured and that it has the appropriate marketing type assigned to it.
  Correct Data Entry: If there is a typographical error, correct the marketing type code in the transaction.
  Update Master Data: If the major product is missing the necessary master data, update it to include the correct marketing type.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to check or update the marketing type and major product configurations, such as MM02 for material master data or SPRO for configuration settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant data in SAP.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message.