How To Fix 06549 - Production version & for material & and plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Production version & for material & and plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The production version &V1& is not defined in the material master record
for material &V2& in plant &V3&.

System Response

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 necessary, maintain the producton version for material &V2& &V3&.
You can maintain the production version from the MRP/work scheduling
data screens of the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06549 - Production version & for material & and plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "06549 Production version & for material & and plant & does not exist" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a production-related transaction (like creating a production order or a planned order) for a material that does not have a valid production version defined for the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is no production version defined for the specified material in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Data Not Maintained: The production version may not have been maintained in the material master data for the relevant plant.
  Inactive Production Version: The production version may exist but is inactive or not valid for the current date.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Check the "Production" view to see if a production version exists.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Production Version:
  
  If no production version exists, you can create one using Transaction Code: C202 (Create Production Version).
  Ensure that you enter the correct details, including the material, plant, and relevant BOM (Bill of Materials) and routing.
  
  
  
  Verify Data:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant you are using in your transaction are correct.
  Check if the production version is valid for the current date.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Versions:
  
  If a production version exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on maintaining production versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Create Production Version
  C223: Change Production Version
  
  
  Production Version: A production version is a combination of a BOM and a routing that defines how a material is produced.
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, MRP, Work Scheduling) are properly maintained for the material.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify production versions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the production version is correctly set up for the material in the specified plant.