How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE068 - Operation not possible (e.g. incorrect product type or plant)

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Operation not possible (e.g. incorrect product type or plant)

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to access the user department required because not
all of the maintenance statuses have been entered for the plant in
Customizing, and/or for the product type. For example, if the
maintenance status D (product requirements planning) is missing for a
plant, all MRP screens are deactivated for this plant.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the setting for the field Maintenance. You can display the meaning
of the maintenance statuses by displaying the possible entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE068 - Operation not possible (e.g. incorrect product type or plant) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE068, which states "Operation not possible (e.g. incorrect product type or plant)," typically occurs in the context of product master data management or when trying to perform operations related to product drafts. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Product Type: The product type you are trying to use may not be compatible with the operation you are attempting to perform. For example, certain operations may only be valid for specific product types (e.g., finished goods, raw materials).
  
  
  Invalid Plant Assignment: The plant associated with the product may not be valid for the operation. This could happen if the plant is not set up correctly in the system or if the product is not assigned to the plant.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the product or plant may be missing or incomplete. This could include missing views in the