How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE339 - Manufacturer part number management not set for your firm's own product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 339

• Message text: Manufacturer part number management not set for your firm's own product

What causes this issue?

For a manufacturer part to refer to one of your company's own products,
a manufacturer part profile must be specified. However, no such profile
has been assigned to your 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?

Assign a manufacturer part profile to your company's product. In the
standard SAP system, the <LS>Manufacturer part profile</> field appears
on the <LS>Purchasing </>screen in the product master.

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_MESSAGE339 - Manufacturer part number management not set for your firm's own product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE339 indicates that there is an issue with the management of manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) for a product that is defined as your firm's own product. This error typically arises in the context of product data management, particularly when dealing with materials and their associated attributes in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The product in question is defined as a "firm's own product" but does not have the necessary configuration for managing manufacturer part numbers.
  The relevant settings for MPN management are not activated or configured in the system.
  The material master record may be incomplete or missing necessary data related to MPNs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the MPN field is filled out correctly. If it is not, you may need to update the material master with the correct MPN information.
  
  
  
  Activate MPN Management:
  
  Ensure that MPN management is activated for your company code or plant. This can typically be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and check the settings for manufacturer part number management.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  In SPRO, check the settings under "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Settings for the Material Master" > "Define Manufacturer Part Number Management".
  Ensure that the necessary configurations are in place for your firm's own products.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to MPN management for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and MPN settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  MPN Management: Understand the importance of MPN management in supply chain processes, especially in procurement and inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE339 error and ensure proper management of manufacturer part numbers for your firm's products in SAP.