How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE581 - The product &1 is not a variant of the generic product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: The product &1 is not a variant of the generic product &2

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?

Enter a variant of the generic product &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE581 - The product &1 is not a variant of the generic product &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE581 indicates that there is an issue with the relationship between a product and its generic product in the context of variant configuration. Specifically, it means that the product you are trying to work with is not recognized as a variant of the specified generic product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product you are trying to use may not be correctly configured as a variant of the generic product in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for either the product or the generic product.
  Product Hierarchy: The product might not be properly assigned to the correct product hierarchy or classification.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in how the relationships between products were established.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Configuration:
  
  Verify that the product in question is indeed intended to be a variant of the specified