How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE591 - Product &, unit &, layout module &, version &: Basic variant not allowed

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE591 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: Product &, unit &, layout module &, version &: Basic variant not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have not 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 no basic variant for it exists. As a basic
variant does exist, the variant can be maintained only if the exclusion
indicator is set.

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.

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE591 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE591 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a product variant in the SAP system. Specifically, it suggests that the basic variant of a product is not allowed for the specified product, unit, layout module, and version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Basic Variant Restrictions: The error typically arises when the system is trying to process a basic variant that is not permitted for the specified product configuration. This could be due to settings in the product master data or variant configuration that restrict the use of basic variants.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that dictate which variants are allowed for certain products or under certain conditions.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The product, unit, or layout module may not be correctly set up in the system, leading to the error when trying to access or process the basic variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Configuration: Review the configuration