How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE709 - Product & is not defined for variant configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Product & is not defined for variant configuration

What causes this issue?

Product & is not defined for variant configuration

System Response

You can only configure a Product if the Product is marked as
configurable.
.,,In the standard R/3 System, this indicator is set automatically for
Products of Product type KMAT.
+,,For Products of other Product types, you can set the indicator on the
basic data screen of the Product master record.

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?

If you want to configure the Product, set the Configurable indicator in
the Product master record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE709 - Product & is not defined for variant configuration ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE709 indicates that a product is not defined for variant configuration. This typically occurs in scenarios where a product is expected to have variant configuration settings, but those settings are either missing or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration Profile: The product may not have an associated configuration profile defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type of the product may not be set up to support variant configuration.
  Incomplete Master Data: The product master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the system not recognizing it as a configurable product.
  Incorrect Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the product may not be properly defined, or the product may not be marked as configurable in the material master.
  Product Not Created in the Right Context: The product may not have been created in the context of variant configuration, or it may not be assigned to the correct class.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record for the product is correctly set up. Ensure that the material type supports variant configuration (e.g., KMAT for configurable materials).
  Define Configuration Profile: If the product is intended to be configurable, ensure that a configuration profile is created and assigned to the product.
  Assign Class: Make sure that the product is assigned to the appropriate class that contains the characteristics needed for variant configuration.
  Maintain Characteristics: Ensure that all necessary characteristics and values are defined in the class and that they are linked to the product.
  Check for Inheritance: If the product is a variant of a configurable product, ensure that it inherits the correct configuration settings from the parent product.
  Review Configuration Settings: Go through the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are correctly defined and that there are no missing links.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CL02 (Change Class), and CU50 (Configuration Profile) to check and maintain the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on variant configuration for detailed guidelines on setting up configurable materials and managing configuration profiles.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration.