How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE371 - Sales and distribution documents already exist for the product

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE371 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Sales and distribution documents already exist for the product

What causes this issue?

You want to change the batch management requirement indicator, although
sales and distribution documents 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

This can result in problems if subsequent documents are to be created on
the basis of sales and distribution documents of this kind.
Example
The existence of a delivery can result in problems if a goods issue is
to be posted for it.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE371 - Sales and distribution documents already exist for the product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE371 indicates that there are existing sales and distribution documents associated with a product, which prevents certain actions from being performed on that product, such as deleting or modifying it. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with draft products or when trying to delete or change a product that is still linked to sales documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Sales Documents: The primary cause of this error is that there are sales documents (like sales orders, quotations, etc.) that reference the product in question. SAP enforces data integrity by preventing changes to products that are actively used in sales processes.
  Product Status: The product may be in a status that does not allow modifications or deletions due to existing dependencies.
  Draft Product: If you are trying to finalize or delete a draft product, and there are already sales documents created for it, this