How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE656 - Settings for Product number conversion not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Settings for Product number conversion not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE656 - Settings for Product number conversion not found ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE656, which indicates that "Settings for Product number conversion not found," typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product number conversions in SAP's Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary settings for product number conversion have not been defined in the system. This can happen if the configuration was not set up during the initial implementation or if it was inadvertently deleted or modified.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The product master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues when the system attempts to convert product numbers.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in missing settings.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of product