How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE016 - The data you require does not exist for Product & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The data you require does not exist for Product & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to call up a product master record whose data has not
yet been created in plant .

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

It may also be that you have entered a plant, even though you do not
have to specify a plant for the view chosen (for example, Sales 1, Sales
2, Sales Text). In this case, do not enter a plant.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Make sure your entries are correct.
If your entry is wrong, correct it.
If your entry is correct, no plant data exists yet for the product. You
must therefore create it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE016 - The data you require does not exist for Product & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE016 indicates that the system cannot find the required data for a specific product in a specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of product master data, inventory management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Data: The product may not have been created in the specified plant. This could be due to the product not being extended to the plant or not being created at all.
  Incorrect Plant or Product Code: The plant or product code entered may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The data for the product in the specified plant may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified product and plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the data from being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product and Plant Existence:
  
  Verify that the product exists in the system and is extended to the specified plant. You can do this by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the product is created in the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Input Data:
  
  Double-check the product and plant codes for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the product (e.g., active vs. inactive).
  
  
  
  Review Data Deletion/Archiving:
  
  Check if the product data has been deleted or archived. If it has been archived, you may need to restore it or create a new entry.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product data in the specified plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and product master data for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.