How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163 - The follow-up product does not exist in plant &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: The follow-up product does not exist in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have entered a follow-up product that has not yet been created in
the current plant.

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

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163 indicates that there is an issue with a follow-up product that is expected to exist in a specific plant, but it does not. This error typically arises in the context of product planning, production, or material management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The follow-up product has not been created in the system for the specified plant.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The product may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules within SAP.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the product or plant may not be set up correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the follow-up product exists for the specified plant.
  If it does not exist, create the product using transaction code MM01.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the product is assigned to the correct plant. You