How To Fix COM_PRODUCT081 - Cannot process product & 1 because there is an inactive version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Cannot process product & 1 because there is an inactive version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT081 - Cannot process product & 1 because there is an inactive version ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT081 indicates that the system cannot process a product because there is an inactive version of that product. This typically occurs in the context of product management within SAP, particularly in the areas of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Product Version: The product you are trying to process has one or more versions that are inactive. This could be due to the product being in a state of change, or it may have been deliberately set to inactive for business reasons.
  Version Control: The system may be configured to only allow processing of active versions of products, and if the active version is not available, this error will be triggered.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the product master data, leading to the system not recognizing an active version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Versions:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP and check the versions of the product in question. Ensure that there is at least one active version available.
  If there are inactive versions, you may need to activate the appropriate version or create a new active version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  If you find that the version is inactive, you can activate it through the product master data transaction (e.g., using transaction code CMM1 for creating or CMM2 for changing product master data).
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly before activating the version.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to product version management in your SAP system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that they allow for the necessary product versions to be active.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the product master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP, as the steps may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CMM1, CMM2, CMM3 (for product master data management).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify product versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT081 error and successfully process the product in question.