How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE146 - The follow-up product may not be identical to the discontinued product

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The follow-up product may not be identical to the discontinued product

What causes this issue?

The follow-up product entered is identical to the current product
(discontinued 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 product.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE146 - The follow-up product may not be identical to the discontinued product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE146 indicates that there is an issue with the follow-up product being set as identical to a discontinued product. This typically occurs in the context of product lifecycle management, where a product is being replaced or discontinued, and a new product is being introduced as a follow-up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Discontinuation: The product you are trying to replace has been marked as discontinued in the system.
  Identical Product Issue: The system does not allow a follow-up product to be identical to a discontinued product. This is likely a business rule to ensure that the new product has distinct characteristics or improvements.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in your SAP system that enforce this rule, preventing the creation of a follow-up product that does not have any differences from the discontinued product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Characteristics: Ensure that the follow-up product has different characteristics (e.g., different material number, description, or specifications)