06550 - Production version & only valid until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Production version & only valid until &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06550 - Production version & only valid until & ?

  The SAP error message 06550 typically indicates that there is an issue with the production version of a material in the system. This error message usually occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves a production version that is no longer valid or has expired.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period: The production version has a defined validity period, and the current date is outside this range.
  Missing Production Version: The production version may not be maintained for the material in the relevant plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the material master or production version configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the production version for the material in question. Ensure that the current date falls within the validity period of the production version.
  If the production version is expired, you may need to create a new production version or extend the validity of the existing one.
  
  
  
  Maintain Production Version:
  
  If the production version is missing, you can create or maintain it using transaction code C202 (for creating production versions) or C203 (for changing production versions).
  Ensure that the production version is correctly assigned to the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to production versions in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on production versions and their management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  C202: Create Production Version
  C203: Change Production Version
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (such as Basic Data, MRP, and Work Scheduling) are properly maintained for the material.
  Production Planning: Understanding the production planning process and how production versions fit into it can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.