How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE219 - The product number 0 is allowed only after internal number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 219

• Message text: The product number 0 is allowed only after internal number assignment

What causes this issue?

You have just created a product using internal number assignment. You
now want to extend it to include other organizational levels. In this
case, the following product number is used in data transfer:
"0 " (zero followed by 17 digits)
Either it was not possible to create the product successfully or your
input file does not have the correct structure. For more information,
see the documentation for the Data transfer workbench: material master
in Customizing for the Material Master.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE219 - The product number 0 is allowed only after internal number assignment ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE219 indicates that there is an issue with the product number being used in a transaction. Specifically, it states that the product number "0" is only allowed when internal number assignment is enabled. This typically occurs in the context of product master data creation or maintenance.
  Cause:
  
  Product Number Assignment: The error arises when the system expects an internal number assignment for the product, but a manual or external number (in this case, "0") is being used instead.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for product number assignment may not be set correctly. If the system is configured to use internal number assignment, any attempt to use an external number (like "0") will trigger this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where "0" was inadvertently entered as the product number.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Assignment Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (usually in SPRO) and check the settings for product number assignment.
  Ensure that the system is set to allow internal number assignment if that is the intended configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Internal Number Assignment:
  
  If the system is configured for internal number assignment, do not manually enter a product number. Instead, leave the product number field blank or set it to a value that allows the system to generate the number automatically.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If "0" was entered by mistake, correct the entry to a valid product number or leave it blank for the system to assign one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to product master data management for additional guidance on number assignment settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data entry, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify product master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE219 and successfully manage product numbers in SAP.