How To Fix PPER3E_EXPL006 - Production version &1 will be deleted when you save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_EXPL -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Production version &1 will be deleted when you save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPER3E_EXPL006 - Production version &1 will be deleted when you save ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_EXPL006 indicates that a production version is set to be deleted when you attempt to save changes in the system. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production versions in the Material Master.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Deletion Flag: The production version has been marked for deletion. This could be due to a manual action or as a result of a configuration setting.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the production version, such as missing dependencies or references.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the material or production process that render the production version obsolete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the production version for the material in question.
  Look for any deletion flags that may have been set. If the production version is not supposed to be deleted, you can remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Review Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the production version is correctly configured and that all necessary data is present.
  Check if there are any dependencies or references that need to be updated or corrected.
  
  
  
  Consult Change Logs:
  
  Review the change logs for the material to see if any recent changes might have led to this issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate Production Version:
  
  If the production version is indeed obsolete or incorrect, consider creating a new production version with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the production version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing production versions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Production Version: A production version is a combination of a material and a specific production process, which defines how the material is produced.
  Material Master: The central repository of data related to materials in SAP, which includes information on production versions, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and routing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.