How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE515 - Product type & already defined as VO product, others not allowed

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE515 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Product type & already defined as VO product, others not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE515 - Product type & already defined as VO product, others not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE515 indicates that a product type has already been defined as a "VO" (Variant Object) product, and the system does not allow other product types to be assigned to it. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or product hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Type Assignment: The product type you are trying to assign to a product is already defined as a VO product. In SAP, a product can only have one type assigned to it, and if it is already classified as a VO product, you cannot assign a different type.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or data migration that led to the incorrect assignment of product types.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the intended product type assignment due to business rules or settings in the product master