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

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE287 - Overview

• 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