How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE224 - The product cannot be maintained for the maintenance statuses specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 224

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

What causes this issue?

You wanted to maintain an existing product master record as follows:
By changing it
However, you have not yet maintained the product master record for the
organizational levels and data fields specified, or user departments
selected. You can therefore process this data only in Create mode.
By extending it
However, you have already fully created the product master record for
the organizational levels and data fields specified, or user departments
selected. You can therefore process this data only in Change mode.

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?

Maintain the product master record in Create or Change mode as required.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE224 - The product cannot be maintained for the maintenance statuses specified ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE224 indicates that a product cannot be maintained due to its current maintenance status. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) when trying to make changes to a product that is in a status that does not allow modifications.
  Cause:
  
  Maintenance Status: The product may be in a status that restricts changes. For example, it could be in a "Released" or "Obsolete" status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to products in certain statuses.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to prevent changes to products in specific statuses as part of business rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Maintenance Status: Review the maintenance status of the product. You can do this by navigating to the product in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and checking its status.
  Change Status: If the product is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status to one that does. This could involve moving it to a "Draft" or "In Development" status, depending on your organization's processes.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the product. If not, contact your SAP administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to understand if there are specific settings that prevent changes to products in certain statuses. They may need to adjust the configuration based on business requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or any specific PLM transactions that apply to your scenario.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product maintenance and lifecycle management to understand how statuses affect product management.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further investigation.