How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE022 - Product flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Product flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE022 - Product flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE022 indicates that a product has been flagged for deletion in the system. This typically means that the product is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions or processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The product has been marked as "flagged for deletion" in the material master or product master data. This is often done during data cleanup processes or when a product is being phased out.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity by preventing the use of products that are no longer valid or active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Status: 
  
  Navigate to the product or material master data in SAP (using transaction codes like MM03 for materials).
  Check the status of the product to confirm if it is indeed flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If the product should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done in the material master data by editing the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.) and unchecking the deletion flag.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: 
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., product management, sales, or inventory management teams) to confirm the product's status.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or ongoing transactions that might be affected by the removal of the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Document any changes made for future reference and compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify product master data.
  Impact Analysis: Before making changes, consider conducting an impact analysis to understand how the change might affect other processes or systems.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE022 error and manage the product's status appropriately in SAP.