How To Fix CK549 - Prod. version & for material & in plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: Prod. version & for material & in plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost material &V1& in plant &V2& by means of
<DS:GLOS.production_version>production version</> &V1&. However,
production version &V1& does not exist.

System Response

The material is selected or costed incorrectly.

How to fix this error?

Check the costing view of material &v1& in plant &v2& or the production
versions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK549 - Prod. version & for material & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK549 indicates that a production version for a specific material in a particular plant does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to create or process production orders, or when performing material requirements planning (MRP).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The most common cause is that the production version for the specified material and plant has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or may not match the existing records.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the production version data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create production versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (or use the menu path: Logistics > Production > Master Data > Production Version > Create).
  Enter the material number and plant, and create a new production version if it does not exist.
  Ensure that the production version is correctly defined with the necessary BOM (Bill of Materials) and routing.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Production Versions:
  
  Use transaction code C203 to display existing production versions for the material and plant.
  Verify if the production version exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and confirm the plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and create production versions. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on production versions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Production Version: A production version is a key element in production planning that links a material to its BOM and routing. It defines how a product is manufactured.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its production versions, BOMs, and routings.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C202: Create Production Version
  C203: Display Production Version
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to production versions and error CK549.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK549 error and ensure that the necessary production versions are in place for your materials.