How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR485 - Product group entry is not marked as product-group-specific

/SAPAPO/OO_TR485 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Product group entry is not marked as product-group-specific

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR485 - Product group entry is not marked as product-group-specific ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR485 Product group entry is not marked as product-group-specific typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with product groups in the system. This error indicates that the product group you are trying to use is not configured to be product-group-specific, which is necessary for certain planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The product group in question has not been set up to be product-group-specific in the system. This means that the system does not recognize it as a valid product group for the operations you are trying to perform.
  Master Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the master data related to the product group.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area settings may not be correctly configured to allow for product-group-specific entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PG (Product Group Maintenance) in SAP APO.
  Verify the settings for the product