How To Fix TI013 - Field selection string &1 is not permissible for product type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TI - Treasury: General Messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Field selection string &1 is not permissible for product type &2

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign the field selection string <zh>&V1&</> to
product type <zh>&V2&</>.
Field selection string <zh>&V1& </> is assigned to product category
<zh>&V3&</>. Product type <zh>&V2&</> is assigned to another product
category.

System Response

The assignment is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Select a field selection string defined for product type <zh>&V2&
</>. Press the <ZH>F4 button</> to get a list of valid values.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TI013 - Field selection string &1 is not permissible for product type &2 ?

  The SAP error message TI013, which states "Field selection string &1 is not permissible for product type &2," typically occurs in the context of product master data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with the configuration of product types and their associated field selection strings.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incompatible Field Selection String: The field selection string specified in the configuration does not match the requirements or constraints of the specified product type. Each product type in SAP has a predefined set of field selection strings that dictate which fields are mandatory, optional, or hidden.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the product type settings or field selection strings in the customizing settings of SAP.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect field selection string when trying to create or modify a product.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TI013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Selection String:
  
  Verify the field selection string you are trying to use. Ensure that it is valid for the specified product type. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Product Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings for product types and field selection strings. You can find this under:
  
  Logistics > Product Data > Product Master > Field Selection.
  
  
  Ensure that the field selection string you are using is assigned to the correct product type.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Selection:
  
  If necessary, modify the field selection string or create a new one that is compatible with the product type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on field selection strings and product types to ensure compliance with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration by attempting to create or modify the product again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for TI013 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify product types and field selection strings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TI013 error and implement a solution to resolve it.