How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE590 - Product &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE590 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Product &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists

What causes this issue?

You have set the indicator for excluding the product in a variant of the
assignment of the product to a layout module. This is allowed only in
layout module variants if a basic variant also exists for it for the
same shelf section placement. As no basic variant exists, the product
cannot be excluded in the variants.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE590 - Product &, unit &, layout module &, version &: No basic variant exists ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE590 indicates that there is no basic variant available for the specified product, unit, layout module, and version. This error typically occurs in the context of product data management, particularly when working with product variants in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Basic Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a basic variant for the specified product. A basic variant is a standard version of a product that serves as a template for other variants.
  Incorrect Configuration: The product or variant may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of a basic variant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the basic variant.
  Versioning Issues: The version specified may not be correctly linked to a basic variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Basic Variant Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP and verify if a basic