How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE288 - The unit & is still used as the issue unit for product & in plant &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE288 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 288

• Message text: The unit & is still used as the issue unit for product & in plant &

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is still used as the unit of issue in at least one
plant and may not 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 unit
of issue to another unit in the plants concerned.

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_MESSAGE288 - The unit & is still used as the issue unit for product & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE288 indicates that a specific unit of measure (UoM) is still being used as the issue unit for a product in a particular plant. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or change the unit of measure for a product that is currently in use in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The unit of measure you are trying to modify or delete is actively being used in transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory management.
  Master Data Dependencies: The product master data (material master) is linked to the unit of measure, and changes cannot be made while it is still in use.
  Open Documents: There may be open documents or transactions that reference the product with the specified unit of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory transactions that may be using the unit of measure. You can use transaction codes