How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE156 - Follow-up Product is already a discontinued product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Follow-up Product is already a discontinued product

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a follow-up product to the current product. However, a
follow-up product is also already assigned to this follow-up product.
The product concerned is therefore a discontinued product.

System Response

Since multilevel control of products to be discontinued is not
supported, the follow-up product specified is invalid.

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?

Please correct the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE156 - Follow-up Product is already a discontinued product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE156 indicates that there is an issue related to a follow-up product that has been marked as discontinued. This error typically arises in the context of product lifecycle management, where a product is being transitioned or replaced by another product, but the follow-up product is no longer active or available for use.
  Cause:
  
  Discontinued Product: The follow-up product you are trying to reference has been marked as discontinued in the system. This means it is no longer available for transactions or further processing.
  Incorrect Product Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the product was not properly set up in the system, leading to it being incorrectly marked as discontinued.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the product master data that need to be resolved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Status: Verify the status of the follow-up product in the product master data. Ensure that it is not marked as discontinued. If it is, you may need to either reactivate it (if applicable) or choose a different follow-up product.
  Update Product Master Data: If the product should not be discontinued, update the product master data to reflect the correct status. This may involve changing the status from discontinued to active.
  Select an Alternative Product: If the follow-up product is indeed discontinued and cannot be reactivated, you will need to select an alternative product that is active and available for use.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to product lifecycle management in your organization to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in product management within SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Understanding the product lifecycle and how products are managed within SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP's official documentation may also provide insights into managing product statuses.
  Training and Best Practices: Consider training for users involved in product management to ensure they understand how to manage product statuses effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE156 and ensure that your product management processes run smoothly.