How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE589 - The unit of measure & for product & has not been maintained


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  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

  • Message number: 589

  • Message text: The unit of measure & for product & has not been maintained

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE589 - The unit of measure & for product & has not been maintained ?

    The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE589 indicates that there is an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for a specific product in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or update a product in the SAP system, and the required unit of measure has not been defined for that product.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the unit of measure for the specified product has not been maintained in the system.
    2. Incorrect Product Configuration: The product may not have been properly configured in the material master or product master data.
    3. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the unit of measure data.

    Solution:

    To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:

    1. Check Product Master Data:

      • Go to the product master data in SAP (transaction code MM02 for material master or the relevant transaction for product master).
      • Verify if the unit of measure is maintained for the product in question.
    2. Maintain Unit of Measure:

      • If the unit of measure is missing, you need to maintain it. You can do this by:
        • Navigating to the relevant view in the product master data.
        • Adding the appropriate unit of measure (e.g., EA for each, KG for kilograms, etc.).
        • Save the changes.
    3. Check UoM Settings:

      • Ensure that the unit of measure is defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMU1 for maintaining units of measure).
      • If the unit of measure is not defined, you may need to create it.
    4. Review Related Configuration:

      • Check if there are any related configuration settings that might affect the unit of measure, such as conversion factors or UoM groups.
    5. Test the Changes:

      • After making the necessary changes, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to see if it has been resolved.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:
      • MM02: Change Material Master
      • MM01: Create Material Master
      • OMU1: Maintain Units of Measure
    • Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on maintaining product master data and units of measure.
    • User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the product master data.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.

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