/INCMD/MSG147 - The lead product &1 of assembly &2 is not valid

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 147

• Message text: The lead product &1 of assembly &2 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG147 - The lead product &1 of assembly &2 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG147 The lead product &1 of assembly &2 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that the lead product specified in the assembly (or product hierarchy) is not recognized or valid in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Product Master Data: The lead product may not exist in the product master data or may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy: The product may not be correctly assigned to the relevant product hierarchy or may not be part of the assembly structure.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be discrepancies between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP IBP) if data synchronization is not properly managed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the assembly or product settings that prevent the lead product from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Verify that the lead product (&1) exists in the product master data.
  Ensure that the product is active and not marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Product Hierarchy:
  
  Check the product hierarchy to ensure that the lead product is correctly assigned to the assembly (&2).
  Make sure that the assembly structure is correctly defined and that all components are valid.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If using multiple systems, ensure that data synchronization processes are functioning correctly.
  Check for any recent changes in the product master data that may not have been propagated to other systems.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the assembly and lead product.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), CS03 (Display Material BOM), or C223 (Display Product Hierarchy) to investigate the product and assembly details.
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs or traces for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the product and assembly data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.