How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE142 - The reference product has the period indicator &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: The reference product has the period indicator &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference product for consumption to this material.
The reference product must have the same period indicator as this
product.

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?

Enter another reference product or correct the period indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE142 - The reference product has the period indicator & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE142 typically relates to issues with product master data, specifically concerning the period indicator of a reference product in the context of product lifecycle management or material management. This error can occur when trying to create or modify a product that references another product with an incompatible period indicator.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the reference product has a period indicator that is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform. The period indicator is used to define the validity period of a product, and if the reference product's period indicator does not match the expected value, it can lead to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Reference Product: 
  
  Go to the product master data of the reference product and check its period indicator. Ensure that it is set correctly according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Period Indicator:
  
  If the period indicator of the reference product is incorrect, you may need to change it to a compatible value. This can usually be done in the product master data maintenance transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to product lifecycle management or material management to ensure that the period indicators are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on period indicators and their implications in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide more detailed guidance based on your specific system configuration and version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Period Indicator: This is a key field in product master data that defines the time frame during which the product is valid for use or sale.
  Product Master Data: This includes all relevant information about a product, such as its specifications, pricing, and lifecycle status.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage product data effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.