How To Fix FSH_PP_MD103 - Prod. version &1 will be overwritten for variants of generic material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Prod. version &1 will be overwritten for variants of generic material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD103 - Prod. version &1 will be overwritten for variants of generic material &2 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD103 indicates that a production version is being overwritten for variants of a generic material. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and material management, particularly when dealing with variant configuration in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to assign a production version to a generic material that already has an existing production version assigned to it.
  The system detects that the production version you are trying to assign will overwrite an existing one for the specified variants of the generic material.
  This can happen during the creation or modification of production versions in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Production Versions:
  
  Go to the production version maintenance transaction (e.g., C223 or C202) and check the existing production versions for the generic material and its variants.
  Identify if there are any conflicting production versions that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Conflicting Production Versions:
  
  If the existing production version is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If it is still required, consider modifying the production version to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Use Different Production Versions:
  
  If you need to maintain multiple production versions for different variants, ensure that each variant has a unique production version assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production versions and variant configuration to understand the implications of your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings for variant configuration and production versions are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the changes, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Maintain Production Versions) and C202 (Display Production Versions).
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error FSH_PP_MD103 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on production versions and variant configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage production versions effectively in your SAP system.