CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE773 - You must enter the current material as the configurable product.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 773

• Message text: You must enter the current material as the configurable product.

What causes this issue?

In the master record, you have identified the product as a configurable
product, the product being assigned to a product type other than
"Configurable product".

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

You have entered a configurable product for this product. However, this
configurable product is not the current product.

System Response

In the case of product identified as configurable, you can enter only
the number of the current product (that is, of the same product) as the
configurable product.

How to fix this error?

Cancel your entry or correct it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE773 - You must enter the current material as the configurable product. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE773 indicates that when working with configurable products, the system requires that the current material be specified as the configurable product. This error typically arises in the context of product configuration, where a material is expected to be defined as a configurable product but is not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material you are trying to work with is not set up as a configurable product in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type you are using may not support configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or its configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is set up as a configurable product. This can be done by checking the "Configurable" checkbox in the Basic Data or Sales views.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Configurable Product:
  
  If the material is not configured, you may need to create a new configurable material or modify the existing one. Use transaction code MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to modify an existing one.
  Ensure that the material type is appropriate for configurable products (e.g., KMAT).
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies and Characteristics:
  
  Ensure that the characteristics and dependencies for the configurable product are correctly defined. You can check this in the configuration profile associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile:
  
  Make sure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned to the material. This can be checked in transaction code CU41 (for configuration profiles).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up configurable products.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CU41: Configuration Profile
  CU50: Configuration Simulation
  
  
  
  Material Types: Ensure that the material type you are using supports configuration (e.g., KMAT).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to configurable products and this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product configuration.