How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE373 - The basic product & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 373

• Message text: The basic product & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered the basic product. However, it is not known by the
system.

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 have the following options:
Enter a basic product that exists in the system.
Ask your system administrator to include this basic product in the table
of basic products (table TWSPR).

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for the <LS>Material Master -> Define Attributes of
System Messages</>, you can define whether this message is to appear as
an error message, as a warning, or not to appear at all. You do this in.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE373 - The basic product & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE373, which states "The basic product & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product hierarchies or variants in SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Product: The error indicates that the system is trying to reference a basic product that has not been created or does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Product Number: The product number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data, such as missing entries in related tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the basic product data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Product Existence:
  
  Check if the basic product exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the product master data transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and entering the product number to see if it is available.
  
  
  
  Correct Product Number:
  
  Ensure that the product number being referenced is correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Create Basic Product:
  
  If the basic product does not exist, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for creating a material) to add the basic product to the system.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies in the product master data. This may involve checking related tables or using SAP tools for data validation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the product data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.