How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE551 - The pricing reference product does not yet exist

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 551

• Message text: The pricing reference product does not yet exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use an existing pricing reference product or create the pricing
reference product specified here.

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_MESSAGE551 - The pricing reference product does not yet exist ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE551, which states "The pricing reference product does not yet exist," typically occurs in the context of pricing and product management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with pricing conditions or product master data.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The pricing reference product that you are trying to use in your pricing conditions does not exist in the system. This could be due to the product not being created or activated in the relevant master data tables.
  
  
  Incorrect Product Reference: The product reference you are trying to use may be incorrectly specified, leading the system to not find the corresponding product.
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If your SAP system is integrated with other systems (like a CRM or external databases), there may be synchronization issues that prevent the product data from being updated correctly.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have