How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE289 - & is still used as the sales unit for product & in distr. chain &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 289

• Message text: & is still used as the sales unit for product & in distr. chain &/&

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is still used as the sales unit in at least one
distribution chain and may not therefore be deleted.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the unit of measure nevertheless, change the sales
unit to another unit in the distribution chains concerned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE289 - & is still used as the sales unit for product & in distr. chain &/& ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE289 typically indicates that there is an issue with the sales unit of measure for a product in a distribution chain. This error often arises when there are inconsistencies or conflicts in the product master data, particularly regarding the sales unit of measure.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Unit of Measure: The sales unit of measure defined for the product may not match the expected unit of measure in the distribution chain.
  Draft Product Data: The product may be in a draft state, which can lead to inconsistencies in how the data is processed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or sales organization settings that lead to this error.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the product master data may be incomplete or incorrectly filled out.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question and verify the sales unit of measure.
  Ensure that the sales unit of measure is correctly defined and consistent across all relevant views (e.g., Sales Organization Data, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Review Distribution Chain Settings:
  
  Check the distribution chain settings to ensure that the sales unit of measure is correctly configured for the specific distribution chain.
  Make sure that the sales organization and distribution channel are correctly assigned to the product.
  
  
  
  Activate Product:
  
  If the product is in a draft state, consider activating it to ensure that all relevant data is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM01 (Create Material) to access and modify the material master data.
  Unit of Measure Configuration: Review the configuration settings for units of measure in the SAP system, which can be found in the customizing settings (SPRO).
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or application logs for more detailed information about the error and its context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE289 error and ensure that the sales unit for the product is correctly set up in the distribution chain.