How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE554 - Only gen. product + variant allowed as pricing ref. product for variant

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Only gen. product + variant allowed as pricing ref. product for variant

What causes this issue?

If the product you are maintaining is a variant, you can use only the
relevant generic product, or another variant of this generic product, as
the pricing reference product for the variant you are maintaining.

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?

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_MESSAGE554 - Only gen. product + variant allowed as pricing ref. product for variant ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE554 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing reference product configuration in the context of variant pricing. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a product that is not a generic product or a variant as a pricing reference for a variant product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Type: The error occurs when the pricing reference product is not a generic product or a variant. In SAP, a generic product is a product that serves as a template for variants, while a variant is a specific instance of a generic product with certain characteristics.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the product master data, where the product types are not set correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data that lead to this error, such as incorrect assignment of products in the pricing procedure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Type: Ensure that the pricing