How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE703 - Product & cannot be edited as the industry sector is not supported.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Product & cannot be edited as the industry sector is not supported.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE703 - Product & cannot be edited as the industry sector is not supported. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE703 indicates that a product cannot be edited because the industry sector associated with that product is not supported in the current configuration or context. This typically occurs in the Product Master Data or when working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Industry Sector: The product is assigned to an industry sector that is not configured for editing in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary settings or authorizations to allow editing of products in that specific industry sector.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data that prevent editing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Industry Sector Configuration:
  
  Verify the industry sector assigned to the product. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and checking the relevant fields.
  Ensure that the industry sector is supported in your SAP configuration. This may involve checking with your SAP administrator or consulting the configuration documentation.
  
  
  
  Modify Product Data:
  
  If the industry sector is indeed unsupported, consider changing the product's industry sector to one that is supported. This may require creating a new product or modifying the existing one if possible.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit products in the specified industry sector. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes often provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to product master data, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Industry Sector Settings: Review the settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant modules (e.g., Material Management, Product Lifecycle Management) to ensure that the industry sectors are properly configured.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing product master data and industry sector configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.