How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE173 - Product for sales org. & and distr. channel & does not exist

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Product for sales org. & and distr. channel & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE173 - Product for sales org. & and distr. channel & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE173 indicates that a product is not found for a specific sales organization and distribution channel. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when trying to create or process sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) that reference a product that is not properly configured or does not exist in the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Not Created: The product may not have been created in the system for the specified sales organization and distribution channel.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product might exist, but it is not configured for the specific sales organization or distribution channel.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or sales views.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the product in the specified context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Existence:
  
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