How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE209 - The product number & is longer than allowed

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: The product number & is longer than allowed

What causes this issue?

You wanted to transfer a product number that is longer than the length
set in Customizing.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Transfer a shorter product number.
Ask your system administrator to increase the length allowed in
Customizing for the Material Master in Define output format of material
numbers. The maximum length allowed is 18 characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE209 - The product number & is longer than allowed ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE209 indicates that the product number you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where product numbers or identifiers are being entered or processed, such as during the creation of materials, products, or in the context of inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The product number you are trying to enter exceeds the defined character limit in the SAP system. Each field in SAP has a predefined length, and if the input exceeds this length, the system will throw an error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for product numbers may not align with the expected input, leading to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the product numbers may not conform to the SAP standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Number Length: Verify the maximum allowed length for product numbers in your SAP configuration. This can typically