How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE301 - The product itself is specified as a pricing reference product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: The product itself is specified as a pricing reference product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE301 - The product itself is specified as a pricing reference product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE301 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing reference product in the context of product master data or pricing conditions. This error typically arises when the system detects that the product being processed is incorrectly set as its own pricing reference product, which can lead to circular references and inconsistencies in pricing calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing: The product is set as its own pricing reference, which is not allowed in SAP. This can happen if the product master data has been incorrectly configured.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the product master data, the pricing reference field may have been incorrectly populated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the pricing procedure or the way pricing references are defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data (transaction code MM03 or similar).
  Check the pricing reference product field and ensure that it does not point to the same product.
  If it does, change it to a valid pricing reference product.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Conditions:
  
  Check the pricing conditions associated with the product (transaction code VK13 or similar).
  Ensure that the pricing conditions are correctly set up and that the reference products are valid.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for pricing in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the pricing procedure and related settings do not allow for self-referencing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to pricing and product master data for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the product pricing to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE301 error and ensure that your product pricing references are correctly configured.