How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE191 - You must enter the current product as the configurable product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: You must enter the current product as the configurable product

What causes this issue?

In the master record, you have identified the product as a configurable
product, the product being assigned to a product type other than
"Configurable product".
You have entered a configurable product for this product. However, this
configurable product is not the current product.

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

System Response

In the case of products identified as configurable, you can enter only
the number of the current product (that is, of the same product) as the
configurable product.

How to fix this error?

Cancel your entry or correct it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE191 - You must enter the current product as the configurable product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE191 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a product in the SAP system, specifically related to configurable products. This error typically arises when the system expects a current product to be defined as a configurable product, but it is either missing or incorrectly set up.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configurable Product: The product you are trying to work with is not defined as a configurable product in the system.
  Incorrect Product Type: The product type may not be set correctly, or the product may not have the necessary characteristics defined to be considered configurable.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the product as configurable.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered incorrect or incomplete information when trying to create or modify the product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP and verify that the product is set up as a configurable product.
  Ensure that the product type is correct and that it has the necessary characteristics defined.
  
  
  
  Define Configurable Product:
  
  If the product is not defined as configurable, you may need to create or modify the product to include the necessary configuration settings.
  Use transaction codes like CU41 (Create Configurable Material) or CU42 (Change Configurable Material) to set up the product correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics associated with the configurable product are correctly defined and assigned.
  Check if the characteristics are marked as relevant for configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the product master data.
  Use transaction MM02 to modify the product and ensure all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to user input, consider providing training or documentation to help users understand how to correctly enter and manage configurable products.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on configurable products and their setup.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE191 and ensure that your product is correctly configured as a configurable product in SAP.