How To Fix NJIT_MSG171 - Production Version &1 is invalid for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NJIT_MSG - NJIT Inbound message class

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Production Version &1 is invalid for &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NJIT_MSG171 - Production Version &1 is invalid for &2 ?

  The SAP error message NJIT_MSG171 indicates that the production version specified for a material is invalid. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and execution, where a production version is required to determine how a product should be manufactured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The production version for the specified material does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Production Version: The production version exists but is not active or has been marked for deletion.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material or plant specified in the error message may not have a valid production version associated with it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing links between the material and its production version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (or C223 for displaying production versions) and check if the production version exists for the specified material and plant.
  Ensure that the production version is active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Production Version:
  
  If the production version does not exist, create a new production version for the material using transaction code C201.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number and plant code. Check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C201: Create Production Version
  C202: Change Production Version
  C223: Display Production Version
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Production Version: A production version defines how a product is manufactured, including the bill of materials (BOM) and routing to be used.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its production versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the NJIT_MSG171 error message in SAP.