How To Fix MA606 - Neither active nor inactive planning versions exist

MA606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Neither active nor inactive planning versions exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA606 - Neither active nor inactive planning versions exist ?

  The SAP error message MA606 ("Neither active nor inactive planning versions exist") typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with planning versions in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid planning version for the material in question, which is necessary for executing planning functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Planning Versions Defined: The most common cause is that there are no planning versions defined for the material in the relevant plant or for the specific planning area.
  Inactive Planning Versions: The planning version that is supposed to be used is inactive or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for planning versions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of planning versions.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the planning versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Planning