How To Fix 88780 - Content ID key must be maintained for article

88780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Content ID key must be maintained for article

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88780 - Content ID key must be maintained for article ?

  The SAP error message 88780, which states "Content ID key must be maintained for article," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where articles (products) are managed. This error indicates that a required Content ID key for a specific article is missing or not properly maintained in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Content ID: The article in question does not have a Content ID assigned to it, which is necessary for the system to identify and manage the article's content.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the article management may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a Content ID.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the Content ID may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Input Error: During the creation or modification of the article, the user may have overlooked entering the Content ID.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Content ID:
  
  Navigate to the article master data