How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE442 - &: & MPN product master record exists

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 442

• Message text: &: & MPN product master record exists

What causes this issue?

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?

Delete the
<DS:GLOS.3526C061AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>MPN</> product master record.
You can then archive the product.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE442 - &: & MPN product master record exists ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE442 indicates that there is an issue related to the existence of a Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) product master record. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a product master record in SAP, and the system detects that a record with the same MPN already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate MPN: The primary cause of this error is that the MPN you are trying to use for a new product already exists in the system. SAP enforces uniqueness for MPNs to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the MPN you are entering, leading to an unintended duplicate.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to enforce strict checks on MPNs, which can lead to this error if not managed properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to search for the