How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE143 - The reference product has the fiscal year variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: The reference product has the fiscal year variant &

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a reference product for consumption to this product.
The reference product must have the same fiscal year variant as this
product.

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 another reference product for consumption or correct the fiscal
year variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE143 - The reference product has the fiscal year variant & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE143 indicates that there is an issue related to the fiscal year variant of a reference product in the system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the fiscal year variant settings between the reference product and the product you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant Mismatch: The fiscal year variant of the reference product does not match the fiscal year variant of the product you are trying to create or modify.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the product master data or in the settings of the fiscal year variant in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the fiscal year variant across different products.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant: Verify the fiscal year variant assigned to the reference product and the product you are working on. Ensure they are the same.
  
  You can check this in the product master data under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  
  
  
  Adjust Settings: If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the fiscal year variant settings for either the reference product or the new product.
  
  This can be done in the configuration settings of the product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, review the fiscal year variant settings in the SAP system to ensure they are correctly set up.
  
  You can access this through the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling fiscal year variants and product master data.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Variant: This is a configuration in SAP that defines how the fiscal year is structured (e.g., number of periods, special periods).
  Product Master Data: This includes all the relevant information about a product, including its fiscal year variant, which is crucial for financial reporting and planning.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage product master data effectively.
  
  By addressing the fiscal year variant mismatch and ensuring consistency in your product master data, you should be able to resolve the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE143.