How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE295 - The order unit for product & may not be deleted

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE295 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 295

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

What causes this issue?

The unit of measure is used as the order unit 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 order
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_MESSAGE295 - The order unit for product & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE295, which states "The order unit for product & may not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product order units in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to delete or modify the order unit of a product that is currently in use or has dependencies in other areas of the system. The order unit is a critical piece of information for inventory management, sales, and production processes. If the product is linked to existing orders, stock, or other transactions, SAP will prevent the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the product is linked to any existing sales orders, purchase orders, or stock levels. You can use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for any active transactions.
  
  
  Change Order Unit: