How To Fix T7004 - Product type &1 is not product category &2

T7004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: T7 - Forex entry

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Product type &1 is not product category &2

What causes this issue?

The product type you have entered does not belong to the product
category.

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?

Use the F4 key to view all product types and make your selection.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message T7004 - Product type &1 is not product category &2 ?

  The SAP error message T7004, which states "Product type &1 is not product category &2," typically occurs in the context of product master data management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or in SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the product type and the product category defined in the system. Each product type in SAP is associated with specific product categories, and if a product is assigned a type that does not correspond to the expected category, this error will be triggered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Product Type Assignment: The product type assigned to the product does not match the expected product category.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be correctly set up to link product types with their respective categories.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process, leading to incorrect associations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the