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

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE279 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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Changes: Changes in the product master data or unit of measure settings may lead to the deletion of the GTIN if it is no longer applicable.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