How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE316 - Production orders already exist for the product

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Production orders already exist for the product

What causes this issue?

You have changed the <LS>Batch management </>indicator, although
production orders already exist for the product.

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?

View the existing production orders for the product to make sure that
this does not cause problems.
Example
If a production order exists for the product, and if a batch is
specified in the production order, it is inconsistent to cancel the
<LS>Batch management </>indicator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE316 - Production orders already exist for the product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE316 indicates that there are already existing production orders for the product you are trying to create or modify. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and order management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Production Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are already production orders created for the specific product in question. This could be due to previous planning activities or ongoing production processes.
  Draft Status: If you are trying to create a draft production order, the system may prevent you from doing so if there are already active production orders for that product.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent conflicts and ensure that production processes are managed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Production Orders: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) to check if there are existing production orders for the product. 
  Review the production orders to determine if they are still valid