How To Fix CFV089 - Externally generated production version cannot be processed

CFV089 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Externally generated production version cannot be processed

What causes this issue?

You want to process a
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</>
(change, delete, copy, and so on). The production version you selected
was generated by an external application, such as
<DS:GLOS.C33CEC717377D3118F330060B03CA38C>Integrated Product and
Process Engineering (iPPE )</>. Only the external application can
maintain this production version.

System Response

To avoid data inconsistencies, the system cancels the edit transaction.

How to fix this error?

Call up the external application and edit the production version from
there.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CFV089 - Details

• The SAP error message CFV089, which states "Externally generated production version cannot be processed," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control when dealing with production versions that are not set up correctly or are not compatible with the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Generation: The production version in question is marked as externally generated, meaning it was created or modified outside of the standard SAP processes (e.g., through an external system or interface).
  Missing Data: Required data for the production version may be missing or incomplete, such as the routing or bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production version that do not align with the current settings in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the externally generated production version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Production Version: Verify the details of the production version in the system. Ensure that all necessary data (BOM, routing,