How To Fix CK638 - Prod. version & for material & in plant & does not exist

CK638 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 638

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

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost <DS:GLOS.production_version>production
version</> &V1& of material &V2& in plant &V3&. However, this
production version does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Check the production version in the costing view in the material master
of material &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK638 - Prod. version & for material & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK638 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 >