How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE002 - Product number has special characters or is blank; This is not allowed.


CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE002 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

  • Message number: 002

  • Message text: Product number has special characters or is blank; This is not allowed.

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  • What causes this issue?

    For technical reasons, certain special characters may not be used as the
    product number with external number assignment. These characters are as
    follows:
    <ZH>Ampersand (&)</>
    <ZH>Asterix (*)</>
    <ZH>Comma (,)</>

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

    &NOTE&
    You cannot specify the first character as space, and neither can you
    specify the value as "<ZH>?</>".
    You cannot leave the field blank.

    System Response

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE002 - Product number has special characters or is blank; This is not allowed. ?
    The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE002 indicates that the product number you are trying to use contains special characters or is blank, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where product numbers are being processed, such as during the creation or modification of product master data, sales orders, or other related transactions.
    
    Cause: Special Characters: The product number may contain characters that are not permitted, such as symbols (e.g., @, #, $, %, &, etc.) or spaces. Blank Value: The product number field may be empty, which is not acceptable as a valid identifier for a product. Incorrect Data Entry: The product number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to the inclusion of invalid characters or an empty field.
    Solution: Check Product Number: Review the product number you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not contain any special characters or spaces. The product number should typically consist of alphanumeric

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