How To Fix SEPMRA_PRODUCT160 - Specify a product type

SEPMRA_PRODUCT160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPMRA_PRODUCT - EPM Fiori Ref Apps: Message Class for Product

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Specify a product type

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SEPMRA_PRODUCT160 - Details

• The SAP error message SEPMRA_PRODUCT160, which states "Specify a product type," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) modules. This error indicates that a required field, specifically the product type, has not been filled in when trying to create or modify a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a specified product type in the relevant transaction or screen where you are trying to create or manage a product. The product type is a critical piece of information that helps SAP understand how to handle the product within the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Identify the Transaction: Determine which transaction or screen you are working on when the error occurs.
  
  
  Locate the Product Type Field: Look for the field labeled "Product Type" or similar in the user interface.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Product Type: Select or enter a valid product type