How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_TR487 - Product group &1 is not maintained in product group type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_TR -

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Product group &1 is not maintained in product group type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR487 - Product group &1 is not maintained in product group type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_TR487 indicates that a specific product group is not maintained in the specified product group type. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with product groups and their configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product group specified in the error message is not defined or maintained in the system for the given product group type.
  Incorrect Product Group Type: The product group type being referenced may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the product group being used.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Group Maintenance:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining product groups (e.g., /SAPAPO/PGM or similar).
  Verify that the product group &1 is correctly maintained for the product group type &2.
  If it is not maintained, you will need to create or update the product group in the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Group Type:
  
  Ensure that the product group type is correctly defined in the system.
  Check the configuration settings for the product group type to ensure it is set up to include the product group in question.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the master data for the products associated with the product group to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing entries that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on product group types and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for product group maintenance and configuration in SAP APO.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.