How To Fix KO394 - No production version may be entered with sales order stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 394

• Message text: No production version may be entered with sales order stock

What causes this issue?

When choosing the production type <LS>sales order stock</> you can not
save a <DS:GLOS.production version>production version</>, as with
<DS:GLOS.sales-order-related production>sales-order-related
production</> you create a <DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product cost
collector</> for the material.

How to fix this error?

Create a product cost collector for the material for all production
versions.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO394 - No production version may be entered with sales order stock ?

  The SAP error message KO394 ("No production version may be entered with sales order stock") typically occurs in the context of production planning and sales order management. This error indicates that you are trying to assign a production version to a material that is designated as sales order stock, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Order Stock: The material in question is set up as sales order stock (also known as stock type "E" in SAP). This means that the stock is specifically reserved for fulfilling sales orders and cannot be produced using a production version.
  Production Version Assignment: When you attempt to create or modify a production order for a material that is designated as sales order stock, SAP does not allow the assignment of a production version because production versions are typically used for stock that is not specifically reserved for sales orders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Stock Type: Verify if the material is indeed set as sales order stock. You can do this by checking the material master data in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  
  
  Change Stock Type: If appropriate, you may change the stock type of the material to unrestricted stock or another type that allows the use of production versions. This change should be made with caution and in accordance with your business processes.
  
  
  Use Different Production Process: If the material must remain as sales order stock, consider using a different production process that does not require a production version. This may involve creating a production order without a production version or using a different method of production.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing stock types or production processes, consult with your SAP functional team or SAP support for guidance tailored to your specific business scenario.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material types and stock types are configured in SAP is crucial. You can access the material master data using transaction code MM03.
  Production Versions: Familiarize yourself with how production versions are created and managed in SAP. This can be done through transaction code C223 (for creating production versions).
  Sales Order Management: Review how sales orders are processed in your organization and how they interact with production planning.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the KO394 error in SAP.