How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO077 - Production version &1 already exists for selected material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Production version &1 already exists for selected material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO077 - Production version &1 already exists for selected material ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO077 Production version &1 already exists for selected material indicates that you are trying to create or modify a production version for a material that already has an existing production version with the same identifier. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Production Version: The primary cause of this error is that the production version you are trying to create or modify already exists for the specified material. Each material can have multiple production versions, but each version must have a unique identifier.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to an attempt to create a production version that is already defined.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to this error if they enforce strict uniqueness for production versions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Production Versions:
  
  Navigate to the production version management screen (Transaction Code: C223 or C202).
  Search for the material in question and review the existing production versions to confirm if the 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 version instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier:
  
  If you need to create a new production version, ensure that you are using a unique identifier that does not conflict with existing versions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production version management for additional guidance on how to handle production versions.
  
  
  
  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 Production Version
  C202: Change Production Version
  C201: Display Production Version
  
  
  Production Version: A production version in SAP is a combination of a material and a routing/recipe that defines how the material is produced.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it is crucial for production planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.