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

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE289 - Overview

• 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

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_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