How To Fix PPEDI_EXPL002 - Production version &3 for material &2 does not exist in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEDI_EXPL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Production version &3 for material &2 does not exist in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL002 - Production version &3 for material &2 does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL002 indicates that the production version for a specific material does not exist in the specified plant. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and execution when the system is unable to find a valid production version for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The most common cause is that the production version for the specified material and plant has not been created or is not active.
  Incorrect Plant or Material: The error may also occur if the plant or material number is incorrectly specified in the transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or production version data.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the production version data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C223 (or use the relevant transaction for your version of SAP) to check if the production version exists for the specified material and plant.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new production version using transaction code C201.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Ensure that the material number and plant are correctly entered in the transaction. Double-check for any typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Production Version:
  
  If the production version is missing, create it by specifying the necessary details such as the routing, BOM (Bill of Materials), and other relevant data.
  If the production version exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that all relevant information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material is set up for production in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify production version data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Display Production Versions
  C201: Create Production Version
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production versions and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to production versions or this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPEDI_EXPL002 error and ensure that the production version is correctly set up for the material in the specified plant.