How To Fix MA552 - Planning version to be transferred is not the active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 552

• Message text: Planning version to be transferred is not the active version

What causes this issue?

You want to pass on data on product group materials to demand
management, and you want this data to correspond to specific
proportions of the product group. A special version has been declared.
This version exists for the product group but has not been marked as
active.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA552 - Planning version to be transferred is not the active version ?

  The SAP error message MA552, which states "Planning version to be transferred is not the active version," typically occurs in the context of planning and forecasting in SAP, particularly when working with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or other planning-related transactions.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to transfer or process data using a planning version that is not set as the active version in the system. In SAP, planning versions are used to manage different scenarios or versions of planning data, and only one version can be active at a time. If you try to execute a transaction that requires the active version but specify a different version, you will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA552 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Planning Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code MC62 (or use the relevant menu path) to check which planning version is currently set as active.
  Ensure that the version you are trying to use is indeed the active version.
  
  
  
  Set the Correct Version as Active:
  
  If the version you need is not active, you can set it as the active version. This can typically be done in the same transaction (MC62) by selecting the desired version and marking it as active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Your Transaction:
  
  If you do not need to change the active version, ensure that your transaction is referencing the correct active version. You may need to adjust the parameters or settings in your transaction to align with the active version.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the planning version or to execute the transaction with the specified version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the active version or if you need to maintain multiple versions, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MC62: Change Planning Version
  MC84: Display Planning Version
  MD61: Create Planning Scenario
  MD62: Change Planning Scenario
  
  
  
  Planning Versions:
  
  Planning versions are often used in scenarios where different forecasts or plans need to be maintained, such as different sales forecasts, production plans, or inventory strategies.
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA552 error and continue with your planning activities in SAP.