How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE303 - This product is used as a pricing reference product itself

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: This product is used as a pricing reference product itself

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a pricing reference product to the product. However,
this is not possible since other products already use the product as a
pricing reference product. This would otherwise result in chains of
pricing reference products.

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?

You can display a where-used list for this product by choosing
<LS>Environment -> List </>referring products. Amongst other things,
this list tells you which products use this product as a pricing
reference product.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE303 - This product is used as a pricing reference product itself ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE303 indicates that a product is being used as a pricing reference product for itself, which is not allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions where a product cannot reference itself for pricing purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Self-Referencing: The product is set up in such a way that it is trying to use itself as a reference for pricing conditions.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the pricing setup or master data that leads to this self-referencing scenario.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the pricing conditions or product master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Pricing Conditions: Review the pricing conditions for the product in question. Ensure that it is not set to reference itself. You may need to change the reference product to a different one that is valid.
  Adjust Master Data: Verify the master data for the product. Ensure that the pricing reference is correctly assigned to a different product.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up pricing conditions correctly.
  Testing: After making changes, test the pricing conditions to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Pricing Condition) or VK12 (Change Pricing Condition) to review and modify pricing conditions.
  Master Data Maintenance: Use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check and update the product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on pricing configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE303 error and ensure that your pricing setup is functioning correctly.