How To Fix MA551 - No active version found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 551

• Message text: No active version found

What causes this issue?

You want to pass on data on product group materials to demand
management. No special planning version has been declared. You want the
data to correspond to proportions of the specified planning group.
However, no planning version could be found for this product group.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA551 - No active version found ?

  The SAP error message MA551 "No active version found" typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to find an active version of a master data object, such as a material master record or a production version. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Version: The version of the material or production data you are trying to access is inactive or has been deleted.
  Missing Data: The required data for the material or production version has not been maintained in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the active version of the data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the active version from being recognized.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing links in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Versions: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and check if there is an active version of the material or production version. If not, you may need to create or activate it.
  Maintain Data: Ensure that all necessary data for the material or production version is correctly maintained. This includes checking the validity dates and ensuring that the version is not set to inactive.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the material or production version to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: If data migration is involved, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary links and data are intact.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CO02 (Change Production Order) to check and maintain data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on material master data and production versions, including how to create and manage them.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.