How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE282 - No main GTIN selected for product &1 and unit of measure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 282

• Message text: No main GTIN selected for product &1 and unit of measure &2

What causes this issue?

No GTIN was marked as the main GTIN for article and unit of measure ;
this is not allowed.

System Response

The affected data records for article and unit of measure were marked
as having errors.

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?

Adjust the Main GTIN indicator so that exactly one GTIN is classified as
the main GTIN for each article and unit of measure.
You can correct the error in two ways:
By adjusting the data in your input file/in the clipboard
In the transaction, by correcting the Main GTIN indicator in one of the
incorrect GTINs for this article and unit of measure.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE282 - No main GTIN selected for product &1 and unit of measure &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE282 indicates that there is no main Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) selected for a specific product and unit of measure. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product listings, inventory management, or sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing GTIN: The product in question does not have a main GTIN assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product master data may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of a main GTIN.
  Unit of Measure Issues: The unit of measure specified may not be linked to any GTIN in the product master data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the GTINs may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP.
  Verify if the GTIN is assigned to the product for the specified unit of measure.
  If not, assign a valid GTIN to the product.
  
  
  
  Assign Main GTIN:
  
  If the product has multiple GTINs, ensure that one is marked as the main GTIN.
  This can usually be done in the product master data maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure being used is correctly defined and linked to the GTIN.
  If necessary, create or modify the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the product master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on managing GTINs and product master data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GTIN: A GTIN is a unique identifier for trade items, which can be used globally to identify products.
  Product Master Data: This is a central repository of information about products, including descriptions, GTINs, units of measure, and other relevant attributes.
  Unit of Measure: This defines how a product is quantified (e.g., pieces, boxes, kilograms) and is crucial for inventory and sales processes.
  
  By addressing the missing GTIN and ensuring proper configuration in the product master data, you should be able to resolve the error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE282.