How To Fix AIN_EPC005 - Active EPC version not available; check Customizing

AIN_EPC005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIN_EPC - EPC Related Message Class

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Active EPC version not available; check Customizing

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AIN_EPC005 - Details

• The SAP error message AIN_EPC005 indicates that the system is unable to find an active EPC (Enterprise Product Code) version for the specified product. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Product Catalog (APC) or SAP Advanced Product Management (APM) when the system is trying to access product data that is not properly configured or activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive EPC Version: The EPC version for the product you are trying to access is not active. This can happen if the version has been deactivated or if it has not been created yet.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to the EPC or product version management.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or product data that prevent the system from recognizing the active version.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the active EPC version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active EPC Versions:
  
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