How To Fix C5606 - Select a valid production version for the recipe

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Select a valid production version for the recipe

What causes this issue?

The production version is assigned to another master recipe.
Select a production version for the current recipe.

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 no production version exists for the current recipe, the system
leads you to create a production version using the function "material
list". You can also maintain a production version for the current
recipe using the "material recipe assignment" function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5606 - Select a valid production version for the recipe ?

  The SAP error message C5606, "Select a valid production version for the recipe," typically occurs in the context of production planning and recipe management within SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid production version associated with the recipe you are trying to use. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Production Version: The recipe you are trying to use does not have an associated production version defined in the system.
  Inactive Production Version: The production version exists but is marked as inactive or not valid for the current date.
  Incorrect Recipe Assignment: The recipe may not be correctly assigned to the material or production version in the system.
  Date Validity: The production version may not be valid for the date you are trying to use it (e.g., it may have a validity period that does not include the current date).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the production version settings or recipe management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (Change Production Version) or C201 (Display Production Version) to check if the production version exists for the recipe.
  Ensure that the production version is active and valid for the material and the date you are working with.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Production Version:
  
  If no production version exists, create a new one by using the transaction code C201 or C202.
  Ensure that the production version is correctly linked to the recipe and the material.
  
  
  
  Check Recipe Assignment:
  
  Verify that the recipe is correctly assigned to the material in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the recipe is linked to the correct production version.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Dates:
  
  Check the validity dates of the production version to ensure it is valid for the current date.
  If necessary, adjust the validity dates to include the current date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production versions and recipes for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C201: Display Production Version
  C202: Change Production Version
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to production versions and recipes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify production versions and recipes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the C5606 error and implement the appropriate solution.