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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163 - The follow-up product does not exist in plant & ?

  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 can check this in the Material Master data under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using multiple systems (e.g., SAP and non-SAP systems), ensure that the data is synchronized and that the follow-up product is available in all relevant systems.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to product planning and ensure that they are correctly set up for the follow-up product and the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules such as MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning), and SD (Sales and Distribution).
  Error Handling: Always ensure to document the steps taken to resolve the issue for future reference and to assist in troubleshooting similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE163.