How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE073 - Description of product & not maintained

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Description of product & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The product master record has no description (short text) in the chosen
language.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the product description in the product master record in the
appropriate language.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE073 - Description of product & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE073, which states "Description of product & not maintained," typically occurs when a product or material master record is missing a description in the relevant language. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a product, when trying to save a product draft, or when performing operations that require a complete product description.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Description: The primary cause of this error is that the product (material) does not have a description maintained in the required language.
  Incomplete Data Entry: During the creation or modification of a product, if the description field is left blank or not filled out correctly, this error can occur.
  Language Settings: The language settings in the user profile or the system may not match the language in which the product description is expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Product Description:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02 or MM01).
  Enter the product/material number and select the relevant