How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE210 - The numeric product number & was transferred without leading zeros

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 210

• Message text: The numeric product number & was transferred without leading zeros

What causes this issue?

Your system is configured in Customizing such that all numeric product
numbers are saved with leading zeros. However, the product number
transferred does not have this format.

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 the product number with leading zeros.
Ask your system administrator to allow the lexicographical storage of
product numbers. This setting is made in Customizing for the
<LS>Material Master</> in the activity <LS>Define output format of
product numbers</>. However, be sure to read the documentation on the
lexicographical storage of product numbers first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE210 - The numeric product number & was transferred without leading zeros ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE210 indicates that a numeric product number was transferred without leading zeros. This typically occurs in scenarios where product numbers are expected to have a specific format, including leading zeros, but the data being processed does not conform to this format.
  Cause:
  
  Data Format Issue: The product number is being passed in a format that does not include leading zeros. For example, if the expected product number is "000123" but the system receives "123", it will trigger this error.
  Data Source: The source of the data (e.g., an external system, file upload, or manual entry) may not be preserving the leading zeros when transferring the product number.
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in SAP that dictate how product numbers should be formatted, and the incoming data does not meet these requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Correction: Ensure that the product numbers being transferred include leading zeros. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the data source to format the product numbers correctly before they are sent to SAP.
  Using a script or data transformation tool to add leading zeros to the product numbers in the dataset.
  
  
  
  SAP Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP related to product number formats. Ensure that the system is set up to accept the expected format of product numbers, including leading zeros.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in the data entry process to ensure that product numbers are always entered in the correct format, including leading zeros.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the data transfer process to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for specific details on product number formats and how to configure them.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using data migration tools (like LSMW or SAP Data Services), check their settings to ensure they are configured to handle leading zeros correctly.
  User Training: Provide training to users who are responsible for entering or transferring product numbers to ensure they understand the importance of maintaining the correct format.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that product numbers are formatted correctly, you can resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE210 error in SAP.