How To Fix PPER3E_EXPL002 - Production version &3 for material &2 does not exist in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_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 PPER3E_EXPL002 - Production version &3 for material &2 does not exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_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 there is a typo or incorrect entry in the plant or material number.
  Data Synchronization Issues: Sometimes, data may not be synchronized properly between different modules or systems, leading to the absence of the production version.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the user from accessing the production version data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C202 (or use the relevant transaction for production version maintenance).
  Enter the material number and plant to check if a production version exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new production version for the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Create Production Version:
  
  If the production version is missing, you can create it by using transaction code C202 or C223.
  Ensure that you enter all necessary details, including the relevant routing and BOM (Bill of Materials) information.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the material is correctly defined in the system and is relevant for production.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and create production versions.
  Consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the issue persists, check for data consistency in the system. You may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C202: Display Production Versions
  C223: Create Production Versions
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing production versions and related master data.
  
  
  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 related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.