How To Fix TRTM_CUSTOMIZING008 - No product type has been defined for product category &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TRTM_CUSTOMIZING - Consistency Check in Customizing by TR-TM

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No product type has been defined for product category &1

What causes this issue?

The Customizing check has found that no product type has been entered
for product category &V1&.

System Response

No securities can be managed for this product category.

How to fix this error?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings for the product types in Customizing by choosing
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING008 - No product type has been defined for product category &1 ?

  The SAP error message TRTM_CUSTOMIZING008 indicates that there is no product type defined for a specific product category in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product categories and types are essential for managing product data.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A product category is being used in a transaction or process, but there is no corresponding product type defined for that category in the system.
  The configuration settings for product categories and types are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for product management (e.g., Product Data Management).
  Check the configuration for product categories and ensure that a product type is assigned to the product category in question.
  
  
  
  Define Product Type:
  
  If a product type is not defined, you will need to create one.
  Use transaction code C223 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to define a new product type.
  Ensure that the product type is linked to the appropriate product category.
  
  
  
  Assign Product Type to Product Category:
  
  After defining the product type, go back to the product category settings and assign the newly created product type to the relevant product category.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with the standard configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction or process that triggered the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  C223: Define product types
  C222: Define product categories
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on product management and configuration.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that all product categories have corresponding product types defined, you can prevent this error from occurring in the future.