How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE273 - Internal posting error: generic product not specified

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Internal posting error: generic product not specified

What causes this issue?

This is an internal error. Please contact the SAP hotline.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Ask your system administrator to contact the SAP hotline.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE273 - Internal posting error: generic product not specified ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE273, which states "Internal posting error: generic product not specified," typically occurs in the context of product management or inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that a generic product has not been specified in a transaction where it is required. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Generic Product: The error usually arises when a transaction is trying to reference a product that is expected to be a generic product, but the system cannot find a specified generic product.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or product hierarchy that prevent the system from recognizing the generic product.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry during the transaction can lead to this error.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the generic product may not be defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master