How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE525 - The product category & is not allowed; choose another product category

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 525

• Message text: The product category & is not allowed; choose another product category

What causes this issue?

The product category &V1& is not allowed when a product is created.

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?

Choose another product category from those offered in the input help
(F4).

Procedure for System Administrators

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_MESSAGE525 - The product category & is not allowed; choose another product category ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE525 indicates that the product category you are trying to use is not allowed in the current context. This typically occurs when creating or modifying product master data in SAP, particularly in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The product category may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to restrictions set in the configuration that prevent certain product categories from being used in specific scenarios.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified product category.
  Data Consistency: The product category may not be compatible with other data elements or settings in the system, leading to this error.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules defined in the system that restrict the use of certain product categories based on the product type, status, or other criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for product