How To Fix LD178 - First of all select a production version

LD178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LD - Logistics Automotive Line Design

• Message number: 178

• Message text: First of all select a production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LD178 - First of all select a production version ?

  The SAP error message LD178 ("First of all select a production version") typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, particularly when working with production orders or when trying to create a production version for a material.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system requires a production version to be selected before proceeding with the operation you are attempting. A production version is a specific combination of a material and a bill of materials (BOM) and routing that defines how the material is produced. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Production Version: The material you are trying to work with does not have a production version defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a production version.
  User Action: The user may have skipped the step of selecting a production version in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
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