How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE223 - The product cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 223

• Message text: The product cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified

What causes this issue?

You wanted to create a product master record. However, there is no user
department that you can create for the organizational levels and data
specified. This occurs if the user departments assigned to the product
type or to the plant do not match the data specified.
<ZH>Example</>
If you transfer only purchasing data for a product with the standard
product type finished product, this error message appears because this
product type does not allow purchasing data.

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?

Check and, if necessary, correct your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE223 - The product cannot be created for the maintenance statuses specified ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE223 indicates that a product cannot be created due to the maintenance statuses specified in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) when trying to create or maintain a product that is in a status that does not allow for such actions.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Status: The product may be in a maintenance status that prohibits creation or modification. This could be due to the product being in a "locked" state or a status that is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify products in the specified status.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict certain actions based on the product's status, which could be set up in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Settings: If the product is part of a lifecycle management process, it may be in a phase that does not allow for creation or changes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Product Status: Review the current maintenance status of the product. You can do this by navigating to the product in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for material creation) and checking its status.
  Change Status: If the product is in a status that does not allow creation, you may need to change its status to one that does. This can often be done through the relevant transaction or by using a status change function.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create the product has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings related to product statuses in the customizing (SPRO) to see if there are restrictions that need to be adjusted.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation related to Product Lifecycle Management and Material Management for more details on product statuses and their implications.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to navigate product management effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.