How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE527 - You cannot use the reference product for retail (MAW1 missing)

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE527 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 527

• Message text: You cannot use the reference product for retail (MAW1 missing)

What causes this issue?

The reference product has been created with the product master for
industry, and cannot be used in retail.

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 a retail product as the reference product.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE527 - You cannot use the reference product for retail (MAW1 missing) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE527 indicates that there is an issue with using a reference product for retail, specifically that the "MAW1" (which refers to the retail-specific data) is missing. This error typically arises in the context of creating or managing retail products in SAP, particularly when dealing with the Master Data for Retail (MDR) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing MAW1 Data: The primary cause of this error is that the reference product you are trying to use does not have the necessary retail data maintained in the MAW1 table. This table contains important information for retail products, such as sales data, pricing, and other retail-specific attributes.
  Incorrect Product Type: The product you are trying to reference may not be set up as a retail product in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linkage of retail data to the product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MAW1 Data: 
  
  Go to the transaction