How To Fix ISU_UIL017 - Enter a reference product.

ISU_UIL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISU_UIL - Message class for UPIL

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter a reference product.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISU_UIL017 - Enter a reference product. ?

  The SAP error message ISU_UIL017, which states "Enter a reference product," typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) when a user is trying to create or modify a contract or a related object that requires a reference product to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system expects a reference product to be entered, but it is either missing or not properly defined in the transaction you are attempting to execute. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Reference Product: The user did not enter a reference product in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to allow for the selection of a reference product.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data that prevent the reference product from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ISU_UIL017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Reference Product: Ensure that you