How To Fix MD201 - Version &1 is not a planned version

MD201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Version &1 is not a planned version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD201 - Version &1 is not a planned version ?

  The SAP error message MD201 "Version &1 is not a planned version" typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when working with planning versions in SAP. This error indicates that the version specified (denoted by &1) is not recognized as a valid planning version in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Version: The version number you are trying to use is not defined as a planning version in the system.
  Version Configuration: The version may not be set up correctly in the configuration settings for planning.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified version.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the version from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OVZ9 (or use the relevant path in your SAP system) to check the configuration of planning versions.
  Ensure that the version you are trying to use is defined as