How To Fix V1190 - Material & is a competitive product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Material & is a competitive product

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a competitive product in sales order
processing.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entries and correct them if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1190 - Material & is a competitive product ?

  The SAP error message V1190, which states "Material & is a competitive product," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to create or process a sales order for a material that has been flagged as a competitive product. This means that the material is not allowed to be sold in certain contexts, often due to business rules or restrictions set by the organization.
  Cause:
  
  Material Classification: The material has been classified as a competitive product in the system. This classification can be set for various reasons, such as pricing strategies, market positioning, or internal policies.
  Sales Area Configuration: The sales area or customer-specific settings may restrict the sale of certain materials that are considered competitive.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may have specific settings that prevent it from being sold to certain customers or in certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master record for the specific material in question. Look for any flags or settings that indicate it is a competitive product.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Check Sales Area Settings: Ensure that the sales area configuration allows for the sale of this material. You may need to adjust the sales organization, distribution channel, or division settings.
  
  Transaction Code: OVX5 (Define Sales Area)
  
  
  Consult with Business Rules: Verify with your sales or marketing team if the material should indeed be classified as a competitive product. If it should not be, you may need to change the classification in the system.
  Adjust Customer-Specific Settings: If the restriction is customer-specific, check the customer master data to see if there are any settings that prevent the sale of this material.
  
  Transaction Code: XD03 (Display Customer)
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to sell this material. Sometimes, restrictions are based on user roles.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales and distribution processes, particularly around material management and competitive product settings.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups to see if others have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or a consultant for further investigation.