How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE409 - The product type has changed; select the required views

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 409

• Message text: The product type has changed; select the required views

What causes this issue?

The product you have now entered has a different product type. As a
result, the views displayed in the <LS>Select View(s) </>dialog box have
changed.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE409 - The product type has changed; select the required views ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE409 indicates that there has been a change in the product type of a material or product in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a product in the SAP system, and the system detects that the product type has changed since the last time the product was saved or processed.
  Cause:
  
  Product Type Change: The most common cause of this error is that the product type of the material has been altered. This could happen due to changes in configuration settings or updates in the product master data.
  Incomplete Data: The required views for the new product type may not be filled out or may be incomplete, leading to this error.
  System Configuration Changes: Changes in the system configuration or updates to the product type definitions can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Required Views: When you encounter this error, you need to select the required views for the new product type. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the product master data screen.
  Selecting the appropriate views that are necessary for the new product type.
  Ensuring that all mandatory fields for the selected views are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the product types in your SAP system. Ensure that the product type you are trying to use is correctly defined and that all necessary views are available.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the product master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies or missing information that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the product types and the required views associated with them.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product master data management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in product data management are adequately trained on the implications of changing product types and the necessary steps to take when such changes occur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE409 error and successfully manage your product data in SAP.