How To Fix T0130 - Inconsistency betw. product cat. &1 in transaction and product type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T0 - General Treasury

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Inconsistency betw. product cat. &1 in transaction and product type &2

What causes this issue?

When you created this transaction, the product type &V2& was allocated
to product category &V1&. But in the current setting, it is allocated
to product category &V3&.
This inconsistency may lead to errors in subsequent processing steps.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings for product type &V2& and correct them, if
necessary.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T0130 - Inconsistency betw. product cat. &1 in transaction and product type &2 ?

  The SAP error message T0130 indicates an inconsistency between the product category and the product type in a transaction. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the configuration or data setup in the SAP system, particularly in the context of product master data or transaction processing.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The product category defined in the transaction does not match the expected product type. This can happen if the product type is not correctly assigned to the product category in the configuration settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the product, such as missing or incorrect entries in the product category or product type fields.
  Customizations or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may lead to unexpected behavior or inconsistencies in how product categories and types are handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product categories and product types in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Material Management).
  Ensure that the product category is correctly assigned to the product type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the product master data for the specific product involved in the transaction. Ensure that the product category and product type are correctly defined and consistent.
  If necessary, update the product master data to correct any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Review the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the product being processed is valid for the transaction type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the product category and product type configuration.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the transaction to identify where the inconsistency is occurring. This may require technical expertise.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking product master data (e.g., MM03 for Material Master, VD03 for Customer Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If there are custom developments, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect product category and type handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the T0130 error in your SAP system.