How To Fix M3657 - Quota arrangements already exist for the production version

M3657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Quota arrangements already exist for the production version

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete the production version. However, quota
arrangements exist for it.

System Response

You can delete a production version only if there are no run schedule
headers or quota arrangements for it.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M3657 - Details

• The SAP error message M3657, "Quota arrangements already exist for the production version," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning within SAP. This error indicates that there are already existing quota arrangements associated with the production version of a material, which prevents the system from allowing further changes or additions to the quota arrangements.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Quota Arrangements: The primary cause of this error is that there are already defined quota arrangements for the production version of the material in question. Quota arrangements are used to manage the allocation of supply sources for materials, and if they are already set up, the system will not allow modifications that could conflict with existing arrangements.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error may arise from incorrect data entry or attempts to create a new quota arrangement without first checking for existing ones.
  
  
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may