How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF073 - Product relationship profile &1 doesn't exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Product relationship profile &1 doesn't exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF073 - Product relationship profile &1 doesn't exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF073 Product relationship profile &1 doesn't exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to access a product relationship profile that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The specified product relationship profile (indicated by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Profile Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the profile name in the configuration or transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product relationship profile.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Profile:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the SCM module) to create the product relationship profile.
  Ensure that you enter the correct details and save the profile.
  
  
  
  Check Profile Name:
  
  Verify the name of the product relationship profile being referenced. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product relationship profiles. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the error. This may involve checking related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on product relationship profiles and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SCM that deal with product relationship profiles, such as /SCMB/MC_PB for managing product relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for product relationship management in SAP SCM to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.