How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE597 - Identical areas of validity can be displayed only for generic products

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Identical areas of validity can be displayed only for generic products

What causes this issue?

On the <LS>Basic Data</> screen, the <LS>Sales</> screen, and the
<LS>Purchasing</> screen, you can display identically maintained areas
of validity only for generic products.

System Response

The system determines all variants whose basic data has not been
maintained differently from the generic product.

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Identically maintained areas of validity</> only if this is a
generic product.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE597 - Identical areas of validity can be displayed only for generic products ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE597 indicates that there is an issue related to the areas of validity for a product in the context of generic products. This error typically arises when you are trying to display or manage product data that has overlapping or identical areas of validity, which is not allowed for non-generic products.
  Cause:
  
  Identical Areas of Validity: The error occurs when you attempt to display or manage a product that has multiple entries with the same area of validity. In SAP, generic products can have overlapping validity areas, but non-generic products cannot.
  Product Type: The product you are working with may not be defined as a generic product, which means it cannot have identical areas of validity.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the same area of validity has been mistakenly assigned to multiple entries for a non-generic product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Type: Verify if the product you are working with is indeed a generic product. If it is not, you will need to adjust the areas of validity to ensure they are unique.
  Modify Areas of Validity: Review the areas of validity assigned to the product. If you find identical entries, modify them to ensure that each area of validity is unique.
  Use Generic Products: If your business process allows, consider using generic products for scenarios where overlapping areas of validity are necessary.
  Data Cleanup: Perform a data cleanup to remove or correct any duplicate entries in the product master data that may be causing the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to product master data management for more details on handling areas of validity.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage product data effectively.
  Support Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.