How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE287 - The sales unit for the product & may not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 287

• Message text: The sales unit for the product & may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is used as the sales unit and cannot therefore be
deleted.

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?

If you want to delete the unit of measure nevertheless, change the sales
unit to another unit.

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_MESSAGE287 - The sales unit for the product & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE287 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete the sales unit for a product in the system. This error typically arises when the sales unit is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Active Sales Orders: The sales unit may be linked to active sales orders or deliveries, which means it cannot be deleted until those transactions are resolved.
  Dependencies: There may be other master data or transactional data that depend on the sales unit, such as pricing conditions, stock levels, or other related configurations.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent the deletion of sales units that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Review any active sales orders, deliveries, or other transactions that may be using the sales unit. You may need to complete or delete these transactions before attempting to delete the sales unit.
  Review Dependencies: Investigate any dependencies that may exist for the sales unit. This can include checking pricing conditions, stock levels, or other related master data.
  Change Sales Unit: If the sales unit cannot be deleted, consider changing it to a different unit instead of deleting it, if that aligns with your business processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling sales units and related error messages.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data associated with the sales unit.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.