How To Fix KV050 - Production version & for material & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Production version & for material & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate variances for material &v2& &v3&.
<DS:GLOS.production_version>Production version</> &v1& does not exist
for this material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
To display the existing production versions for the material, call up
the MRP view of the material master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV050 - Production version & for material & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KV050 indicates that a production version for a specific material does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations related to production planning, such as creating a production order or running a production-related transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The most common cause is that the production version for the specified material has not been created or is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The production version may not be assigned to the specific plant you are working with.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or bill of materials (BOM).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Maintain Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (or use the menu path: Logistics > Production > Master Data > Production Version > Create).
  Enter the material number and plant, and create a new production version if it does not exist.
  Ensure that the production version is correctly linked to the relevant BOM and routing.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify that the material exists and is active.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Verify Production Version Assignment:
  
  Check if the production version is assigned to the correct plant and that it is valid for the required period.
  
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing:
  
  Ensure that the BOM and routing associated with the material are correctly maintained and that they are valid for the production version.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C202: Create Production Version
  C223: Change Production Version
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production versions and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the KV050 error message, as there may be updates or patches that address known problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV050 error and ensure that the production version is correctly set up for the material in question.