How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE136 - Not possible to plan this product since it is a planning product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Not possible to plan this product since it is a planning product

What causes this issue?

The product in this plant is already being used as a planning product in
another product master record.

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

Since only single-level planning is possible, you cannot assign a
planning product.

System Response

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_MESSAGE136 - Not possible to plan this product since it is a planning product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE136 indicates that the system is unable to plan a specific product because it is classified as a "planning product." This typically means that the product is set up in a way that it cannot be included in the planning process, often due to its configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Product Type: The product may be defined as a planning product in the system, which restricts it from being included in certain planning activities.
  Master Data Configuration: The product master data may not be correctly configured for planning. This could include settings in the material master or planning parameters.
  Planning Area Settings: The planning area or planning version may not include the product, or the product may be excluded from planning in the configuration.
  Status of the Product: The product may be in a status that does not allow it to be planned (e.g., discontinued, inactive).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration: Review the product's master data in the material master (transaction MM03) to ensure it is set up correctly for planning. Look for the following:
  
  Check the "MRP Type" and ensure it is appropriate for planning.
  Verify that the product is not marked as a "non-planning" item.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings: Ensure that the product is included in the relevant planning area and that the planning version is set up to include this product. You can check this in the planning area configuration (transaction /SAPAPO/MC62).
  
  
  Check Product Status: Ensure that the product is active and not in a status that would prevent planning. If the product is inactive or discontinued, you may need to reactivate it or change its status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure planning products and troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they can provide more detailed insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), /SAPAPO/MC62 (Planning Area), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for proper planning of the product in question.