How To Fix /SAPAPO/CTM1703 - Product &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CTM1 -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Product &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1703 - Product &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CTM1703 Product &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when working with the Capacity Planning or CTM (Capable-to-Match) functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified product in the relevant master data.
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the system.
  Incorrect Product Key: The product key (ID) being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Product Not Active: The product may exist but is not active or not available in the relevant planning area.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incomplete data.
  Planning Area Configuration: The product may not be included in the planning area being used for the CTM run.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Existence: Verify that the product exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master).
  Verify Product Key: Ensure that the product key you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Activate Product: If the product exists but is not active, you may need to activate it in the relevant planning area.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the product is complete and correctly configured.
  Check Planning Area: Make sure that the product is included in the planning area you are working with. You can check this in the planning area configuration.
  Re-run CTM: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the CTM process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data, /SAPAPO/CTM for CTM settings, and /SAPAPO/MC62 for planning area configuration.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product master data and CTM configuration.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/CTM1703 Product &1 does not exist.