How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE429 - &: & bill of product exists

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE429 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 429

• Message text: &: & bill of product exists

What causes this issue?

The product is a bill of product.

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?

First, explode the bill of product into its components.
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain set product</>
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain display product</>
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain prepack</>
<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain empties</>

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_MESSAGE429 - &: & bill of product exists ?

  The SAP error message "CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE429 &: & bill of product exists" typically indicates that there is an issue related to the creation or modification of a bill of materials (BOM) in the SAP system. This error usually arises when you are trying to create or change a draft version of a product, but a valid BOM already exists for that product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing BOM: The primary cause of this error is that a BOM already exists for the product you are trying to create or modify. The system does not allow the creation of a draft BOM if a standard BOM is already in place.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect or incomplete data entered in the BOM or product master data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to create or modify BOMs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing BOM: Verify if a BOM already exists for the product in question. You can