How To Fix /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU017 - Production version &1 already exists for material &2 and plant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Production version &1 already exists for material &2 and plant &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU017 - Production version &1 already exists for material &2 and plant &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/AL_GSS_R2MR_SU017 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a production version for a material that already has an existing production version in the specified plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and material management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new production version for a material that already has a production version defined for the same plant.
  The system enforces a unique constraint on production versions for a given material and plant combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Production Versions:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (or C202 for displaying production versions) to check the existing production versions for the material in the specified plant.
  Verify if the production version you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Production Version:
  
  If the production version already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing production version instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Unnecessary Production Versions:
  
  If there are obsolete or unnecessary production versions, you can delete them using transaction code C223 or C202 to manage production versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for more details on managing production versions and the specific constraints related to them.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify production versions in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Create/Change Production Versions
  C202: Display Production Versions
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MVER: Material Master - Production Version
  MARA: General Material Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to production versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.