How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE279 - GTIN &1 for product &2 and unit of measure &3 will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: GTIN &1 for product &2 and unit of measure &3 will be deleted

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data in overwrite mode, different GTINs or
fewer GTINs were provided in the input file/clipboard for article and
unit of measure (in comparison to the GTINs that are currently on the
database for this article and unit of measure). This means that the
existing GTINs will be deleted, and replaced with the newly imported
GTINs. Alternatively, an empty GTIN or the initialization character (for
example, "~") may have been submitted. This leads to the complete
deletion of all GTINs for article and unit of measure .

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

System Response

The GTIN is flagged to be deleted.

How to fix this error?

When you save this change, this GTIN will be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE279 - GTIN &1 for product &2 and unit of measure &3 will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE279 indicates that there is an issue related to the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for a specific product and unit of measure. This message typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with GTINs in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The GTIN for the specified product and unit of measure may not be consistent with the existing data in the system. This could happen if the GTIN is not valid or if it has been marked for deletion.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the product master data or unit of measure settings may lead to the deletion of the GTIN if it is no longer applicable.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate how GTINs are managed, leading to automatic deletion under certain conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check GTIN Validity: Verify that the GTIN associated with the product and unit of measure is valid and correctly entered in the system.
  Review Product Master Data: Examine the product master data for any inconsistencies or errors that may be causing the GTIN to be flagged for deletion.
  Consult Change Logs: Look at the change logs for the product to see if any recent changes might have triggered the deletion of the GTIN.
  Adjust Configuration Settings: If applicable, review and adjust the configuration settings related to GTIN management in the SAP system to prevent unintended deletions.
  Recreate GTIN: If the GTIN is indeed needed, you may need to recreate it in the system after ensuring that all related data is correct.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation regarding product master data and GTIN management for best practices and guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error message and implement a solution to resolve it.