How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE502 - Enter a product type

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Enter a product type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE502 - Enter a product type ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE502, which prompts the user to "Enter a product type," typically occurs in the context of product master data management within SAP. This error indicates that a required field for the product type has not been filled in, which is necessary for the system to process the product data correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a product type in the relevant field when creating or editing a product.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require a product type to be specified but are not set up correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the product type field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Product Type: The immediate solution is to ensure that the product type field is filled in. Check the input form or screen where the error occurred and