How To Fix THM_CENTRAL167 - Error reading product type & details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: THM_CENTRAL - Central messages for E-HA

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Error reading product type & details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message THM_CENTRAL167 - Error reading product type & details ?

  The SAP error message THM_CENTRAL167 typically indicates an issue related to the reading of product type details in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, particularly in the Transportation Management (TM) module or when dealing with product master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Type: The product type specified in the transaction or configuration may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product type data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the master data related to the product type.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant modules may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the product type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Type: Verify that the product type exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like C223 for product types).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 to check the database table entries.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to product types in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide patches or workarounds for known issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the Transportation Management module or the specific area where the error occurs for additional context and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.