How To Fix /SAPAPO/SOR113 - No product group type for product group &1 defined in general settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SOR -

• Message number: 113

• Message text: No product group type for product group &1 defined in general settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR113 - No product group type for product group &1 defined in general settings ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SOR113 No product group type for product group &1 defined in general settings typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when the system cannot find a defined product group type for a specified product group. This can happen during planning or when trying to execute certain functions that require product group information.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product group type has not been defined in the general settings for the product group in the APO system.
  Incorrect Product Group Assignment: The product group may not be correctly assigned or may not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to product groups.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Group Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MC62 (or the relevant transaction for product group maintenance).
  Verify if the product group &1 exists and check its configuration.
  Ensure that a product group type is assigned to the product group.
  
  
  
  Define Product Group Type:
  
  If the product group type is missing, you need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area (usually under SAP APO -> Master Data -> Product Group -> Define Product Group Types).
  Create or modify the product group type as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the product group is complete and consistent.
  Check if the product group is correctly assigned to the relevant products.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the production environment correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on configuring product groups and types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MC62 for product group maintenance and /SAPAPO/MC63 for product group type settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product group settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message /SAPAPO/SOR113.