How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE212 - Product master maintenance not possible (KSTATUS is blank)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Product master maintenance not possible (KSTATUS is blank)

What causes this issue?

This error should not occur. The entries in system table T130O are
incorrect.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE212 - Product master maintenance not possible (KSTATUS is blank) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE212, which states "Product master maintenance not possible (KSTATUS is blank)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the status of the product master data in the SAP system. The "KSTATUS" refers to the status of the product, and if it is blank, it indicates that the system cannot determine the current status of the product, which prevents any maintenance actions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Status: The product master record may not have been properly initialized, leading to a missing or blank status (KSTATUS).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the status from being set correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the product master data.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that affect how product statuses are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Master Data: Verify the product master data to ensure that it has been correctly created and initialized. Check if the KSTATUS field is populated.
  Reinitialize Product: If the product master record is incomplete, you may need to reinitialize or recreate the product master data.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain product master data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Database Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify and resolve any inconsistencies that may be affecting the product master records.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide patches or updates.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to access product master data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program logic to see where the KSTATUS is being set or why it might be blank.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to product master data management for additional insights into how statuses are handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.