How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE382 - You want to change the profit center but product stock still exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 382

• Message text: You want to change the profit center but product stock still exists

What causes this issue?

You want to change the profit center in the product master record.
However, changing the profit center could lead to inconsistencies in FI
because stock data already exists for this product.
Examples:
Stock data already exists for a product and was posted with profit
center 'A' according to the current assignment in FI. If you change the
profit center in the product master (for example, to 'B') and the
current stock is consumed, none of the old stock would be used up in FI
(with profit center 'A'), and there would be a negative product stock
posted on the new account assignment (profit center 'B').
If there are price differences for the product on profit center 'A' and
these are only offset in FI after the profit center was changed and were
therefore offset against profit center 'B', this causes more problems.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

If you want to enable the profit center to be changed, proceed as
follows:
Determine the potential effects of a profit center change on the
corresponding balance sheet in FI.
You can change this message from an error message to a warning. Do this
in the IMG activity Define Attributes of System Messages (work area MM,
message number 335).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE382 - You want to change the profit center but product stock still exists ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE382 indicates that you are attempting to change the profit center of a product or material, but there is existing stock associated with that product. This restriction is in place to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial reporting remains accurate.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Existing Stock: The product has stock in the inventory, and changing the profit center could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and inventory management.
  Profit Center Accounting: Profit centers are used for internal reporting and controlling purposes. Changing the profit center while stock exists could affect how costs and revenues are allocated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Clear Existing Stock:
  
  Reduce Stock: If possible, reduce the stock of the product to zero. This can be done by selling the stock, transferring it to another location, or scrapping it.
  Stock Transfer: Transfer the stock to another profit center if applicable.
  
  
  
  Change Profit Center After Stock Adjustment:
  
  Once the stock is cleared or transferred, you can then proceed to change the profit center for the product.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If changing the profit center is necessary for business reasons, consider using alternative methods such as creating a new material with the desired profit center and transferring stock to the new material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team:
  
  Before making changes, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the implications of changing the profit center and to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to change the profit center or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to adjust stock levels.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and profit center accounting for more detailed procedures and implications.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to profit centers and stock levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully change the profit center for the product in question.