How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE691 - Variant Creation allowed only for maximum & Characteristics

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Variant Creation allowed only for maximum & Characteristics

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CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE691 - Details

• The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE691 indicates that there is a limitation on the number of characteristics that can be used when creating a variant in the system. This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration, where a product can be customized based on various characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create a variant with more characteristics than the system allows. The maximum number of characteristics that can be used is defined in the system settings, and exceeding this limit triggers the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check System Settings: Review the configuration settings in your SAP system to determine the maximum number of characteristics allowed for variant creation. This can usually be found in the configuration settings for variant configuration.
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Characteristics: If you are trying to create a variant with too many characteristics, consider reducing the number of characteristics