How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE188 - Change to product & is scheduled for &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Change to product & is scheduled for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE188 - Change to product & is scheduled for & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE188 typically indicates that a change to a product is scheduled for a specific date. This message is often related to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) modules in SAP, where changes to product data are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Scheduled Changes: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to make changes to a product that is already scheduled for modification on a specific date. This can happen if:
  
  A change request has been created and is pending approval.
  The product is in a draft state and is awaiting a scheduled update.
  There are conflicting changes being attempted simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous changes to the same product data. If a change is scheduled, the system may lock the product for further modifications until the scheduled change is completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Scheduled Changes: Review the scheduled changes for the product in question. You can