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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPP1 (or OPP2 for display) to check the planning versions defined in the system.
  Ensure that at least one active planning version exists for the material and plant combination.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Planning Versions:
  
  If no planning versions exist, you may need to create a new planning version using transaction code OPP1.
  If a planning version exists but is inactive, you can activate it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the planning version is correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the relevant views (like MRP view) are maintained properly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for planning versions in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Production > Material Requirements Planning > Planning > Planning Versions.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the planning versions. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OPP1: Create Planning Version
  OPP2: Display Planning Version
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on planning versions and MRP processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to planning versions and the MA606 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MA606 error and ensure that the necessary planning versions are available for your MRP processes.