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 generic product.
  Ensure that the product is correctly assigned to the generic product in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the product and the generic product to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any discrepancies in the product type or classification.
  
  
  
  Product Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the product is part of the correct product hierarchy and that it is classified correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Create Variants:
  
  If the product is not a variant, you may need to create a new variant or reassign the product to the correct generic product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on product variants and generic products.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CS02 (Change BOM) to check and modify product configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.