How To Fix T1189 - Product type & is not assigned to any evaluation type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T1 - Financial instruments

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Product type & is not assigned to any evaluation type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T1189 - Product type & is not assigned to any evaluation type ?

  The SAP error message T1189 indicates that a specific product type is not assigned to any evaluation type in the system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly in materials management or production planning modules where product types and evaluation types are used to categorize and manage materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product type in question has not been configured to be associated with any evaluation type in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data for the product type may not have been set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes in the configuration of product types or evaluation types, it may lead to this error if the necessary links were not maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for product types and evaluation types.
  Ensure that the product type in question is assigned to an appropriate evaluation type.
  
  
  
  Assign Evaluation Type:
  
  If the product type is not assigned, you can create a new assignment or modify an existing one to link the product type to an evaluation type.
  This can typically be done in the configuration settings under the relevant module (e.g., Material Management).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the affected product type.
  Check if the evaluation type is correctly assigned in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product types and evaluation types for additional guidance on proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings or material master data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or community forums for additional insights and user experiences related to this error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the T1189 error and ensure that the product type is correctly assigned to an evaluation type in your SAP system.