How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE550 - The product category & is not allowed for value-only products

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: The product category & is not allowed for value-only products

What causes this issue?

You have specified a product type that is allowed only for
<DS:GLOS.value-only_material>value-only products</>. However, the
<DS:GLOS.material_category>product category</> &V1& is not allowed for
value-only products.

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 product category for value-only products.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE550 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE550 indicates that there is an issue with the product category assigned to a value-only product in the system. This error typically arises when the product category does not support value-only products, which are products that do not have a physical quantity associated with them (e.g., services or intangible goods).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Category: The product category assigned to the value-only product is not configured to allow value-only products.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the product category may not be set up to handle value-only products, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during the data entry process, where an incorrect product category was assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product categories in SAP.
  Verify if the product category assigned to the value-only product is set up to allow value-only products.
  If not, you may need to either change the product category or