How To Fix IPPECIF018 - No active IM for material &1, plant &2, production version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IPPECIF - Messages for APO CIP Interfaces in iPPE

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No active IM for material &1, plant &2, production version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IPPECIF018 - No active IM for material &1, plant &2, production version &3 ?

  The SAP error message IPPECIF018 indicates that there is no active Internal Manufacturing (IM) for the specified material, plant, and production version. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to create or process production orders or when working with planned orders.
  Cause:
  
  
  No Active Internal Manufacturing: The primary cause of this error is that there is no active internal manufacturing record for the specified material in the given plant and production version. This could be due to:
  
  The production version is not maintained or is inactive.
  The material is not set up for production in the specified plant.
  The production version does not have a valid routing or bill of materials (BOM) associated with it.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or production version settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, plant, or production version.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the production version in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the production version is active and correctly assigned to the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) for the specified material and ensure that it is set up for production in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the material type allows for production.
  
  
  
  Check Routing and BOM:
  
  Ensure that there is a valid routing and BOM associated with the production version. You can check this using transaction codes CA03 (for routing) and CS03 (for BOM).
  
  
  
  Activate Production Version:
  
  If the production version is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the production version maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the production planning module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CA03: Display Routing
  CS03: Display BOM
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the material master and production version data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IPPECIF018 error in SAP.