How To Fix PPEARCHFLO028 - Error trying to evaluate the production versions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEARCHFLO - Messages for the archiving of factory layouts

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error trying to evaluate the production versions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEARCHFLO028 - Error trying to evaluate the production versions ?

  The SAP error message PPEARCHFLO028 typically occurs when there is an issue with evaluating production versions in the context of production planning or material requirements planning (MRP). This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the production versions.
  Causes of PPEARCHFLO028
  
  
  Missing Production Versions: The material may not have any production versions defined in the system, which are necessary for the system to determine how to produce the material.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production versions or the related master data.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect BOM (Bill of Materials) or routing information.
  
  
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being processed.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The error may be specific to a particular plant or storage location where the production version is not valid.
  
  
  Solutions to PPEARCHFLO028
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the production versions are defined for the material in the relevant plant.
  If not, create the necessary production versions using transaction code C223.
  
  
  
  Review BOM and Routing:
  
  Ensure that the BOM and routing for the material are correctly defined and active.
  Use transaction codes CS03 (for BOM) and CA03 (for routing) to check the details.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material in the material master. Ensure that it is not blocked for production or has any other restrictions.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to production versions in the customizing settings (transaction SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for production planning and control are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Plant-Specific Data:
  
  Ensure that the production versions are valid for the specific plant you are working with. Sometimes, production versions are plant-specific.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  If the issue persists, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error.
  Consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance if you cannot resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C223: Create Production Version
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to production planning and production versions for a deeper understanding of how they work and how to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PPEARCHFLO028 error in SAP.