How To Fix COBAPI013 - Production version &1 is not valid for material &2, plant &3 at &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COBAPI - Messages for Order BAPIs

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Production version &1 is not valid for material &2, plant &3 at &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COBAPI013 - Production version &1 is not valid for material &2, plant &3 at &4 ?

  The SAP error message COBAPI013 indicates that there is an issue with the production version for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid production version for the specified material in the specified plant at the given date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The production version for the material in the specified plant may not be created or may have been deleted.
  Invalid Date: The date specified in the transaction may fall outside the validity period of the production version.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or production version settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the production version exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new production version using transaction code C202 or C223.
  
  
  
  Verify Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the production version is valid for the date you are trying to use. You can check the validity dates in the production version details.
  
  
  
  Correct Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using in your transaction to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Production Version:
  
  If the production version is missing or incorrect, create a new production version or update the existing one to include the necessary details.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production versions and material management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Create Production Version
  C223: Change Production Version
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (such as Basic Data, MRP, and Work Scheduling) are properly maintained for the material.
  Production Planning: Familiarize yourself with the production planning processes in SAP, as they can impact how production versions are managed.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning.