How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 - &1 saved as inactive version

COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI - Product Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 saved as inactive version

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 indicates that a product has been saved as an inactive version in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product data is managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The product data you are trying to work with has been saved in an inactive state. This means that the version of the product is not currently active and cannot be used for transactions or further processing.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate the product version.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the activation of certain product versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Product Version:
  
  Navigate to the product in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C223 for product master data).
  Check the status of the product version and look for an option to activate it. This may involve selecting the inactive version and choosing an