How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE397 - Product &1 cannot be locked because scheduled changes exist

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Product &1 cannot be locked because scheduled changes exist

What causes this issue?

Scheduled changes to lock-relevant fields exist for the product . The
product can be locked only after the scheduled changes have been
activated.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MESSAGE397 - Product &1 cannot be locked because scheduled changes exist ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE397 indicates that a product (identified by &1) cannot be locked because there are scheduled changes associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product versions or changes that are set to take effect at a future date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Scheduled Changes: The product has pending changes that are scheduled to take effect in the future. These changes prevent the product from being locked for editing or other operations.
  Change Management: The system is designed to prevent conflicts that could arise from trying to modify a product that has scheduled changes, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Scheduled Changes: Check the product's change log or scheduled changes to see what modifications are pending. You can do this through the relevant transaction codes or reports in SAP.
  Adjust Scheduled Changes: If the scheduled changes are no longer needed, you may need to delete