How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 - &1 saved as inactive version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI - Product Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 saved as inactive version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_WB_UI005 - &1 saved as inactive version ?

  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 "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to activate product versions. This may require coordination with your SAP security team to review and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that there are no settings that are preventing the activation of product versions. This may involve checking configuration settings related to product lifecycle management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the version management of products in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Understanding how product versions are managed in SAP PLM can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Version Management: Familiarize yourself with how version management works in SAP, including the differences between active and inactive versions.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to product management include C223 (Change Product), C201 (Create Product), and C202 (Display Product).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage product versions in SAP.