How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE125 - The product is presently blocked for one or more plants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 125

• Message text: The product is presently blocked for one or more plants

What causes this issue?

You wanted to make a change in the product master record which requires
that the master record is blocked in all plants.
A change of this kind includes, for example, the entry of a valuation
type that allows single batch valuation, or changing of the batch
management requirement if the batches have a cross-plant definition in
your system.

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

System Response

The change required cannot be made until the product can be blocked by
the current transaction in all plants.

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_MESSAGE125 - The product is presently blocked for one or more plants ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE125 indicates that a product is currently blocked for one or more plants. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, where certain products may be restricted from being used in specific plants due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Product Blocked Status: The product may have been manually blocked in the material master data for specific plants.
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be plant-specific settings or configurations that prevent the product from being used in those plants.
  Incomplete Data: The product master data may be incomplete or missing required information for the specific plants.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the product data for the specified plants.
  Status of the Product: The product may be in a status that does not allow it to be used in transactions (e.g., discontinued, obsolete).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Status: Review the product master data in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02) to check if the product is blocked for the specific plants. If it is blocked, you can unblock it if you have the necessary permissions.
  Review Plant-Specific Data: Ensure that all required data for the product in the specific plants is complete and correct. This includes checking the views relevant to the plants (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the product data for the affected plants.
  Consult with Master Data Management: If the product is blocked due to business rules or policies, consult with the master data management team or relevant stakeholders to understand the reason for the block and whether it can be lifted.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or change documents to see if there were any recent changes made to the product status or plant assignments that could have led to the block.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to manage product master data.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that are relevant to your business processes (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, Plant Data).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing product master data and understanding blocking mechanisms.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or consult with SAP experts for further assistance.