How To Fix PP_SCH_PRODN023 - Error while getting Alternative Production Version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PP_SCH_PRODN -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Error while getting Alternative Production Version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PP_SCH_PRODN023 - Error while getting Alternative Production Version. ?

  The SAP error message PP_SCH_PRODN023 typically indicates that there is an issue with retrieving an alternative production version for a material in the production planning module. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, planning runs, or when trying to schedule production.
  Causes of PP_SCH_PRODN023
  
  Missing Alternative Production Versions: The material may not have any alternative production versions defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for production versions may not be set up correctly in the material master.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or production version records.
  Invalid Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to retrieve the production version may not match any existing records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the production version data.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the alternative production versions are defined for the material in question.
  Ensure that the production versions are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for production versions in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the production version settings align with the requirements of your production process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any inconsistencies or missing information.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to update or correct any missing data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the production planning process to ensure they are correctly set to retrieve the appropriate production versions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify production version data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CO01: Create Production Order
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production versions and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PP_SCH_PRODN023 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.