How To Fix CKBA008 - Production version & does not exist for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 008

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

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.production_version>Production version</> &v1& for material
&v2& in plant &v3& has not yet been created.

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?

Either create a new production version or use a valid production
version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA008 - Production version & does not exist for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CKBA008 indicates that a production version does not exist for a specified material in a particular plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control when trying to create or process production orders, or when performing other related activities.
  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.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and create production versions. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on production versions and related master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Production Version: A production version is a key element in SAP that links a material to its BOM and routing. It defines how a product is manufactured.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained.
  BOM and Routing: Check that the BOM and routing associated with the production version are also correctly set up.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C202 (Create Production Version), C203 (Display Production Version), and C204 (Change Production Version).
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.