How To Fix PPLO_MESSAGES007 - Material and Plant are mandatory search criteria with Production Version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPLO_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Material and Plant are mandatory search criteria with Production Version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES007 - Material and Plant are mandatory search criteria with Production Version. ?

  The SAP error message PPLO_MESSAGES007 indicates that when you are trying to perform a certain action related to production planning (PP), the system requires you to specify both the Material and Plant as mandatory search criteria when working with a Production Version. This error typically occurs in transactions related to production planning, such as creating or changing production orders, or when trying to access production versions.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system needs specific information to identify the production version associated with a material in a particular plant. If either the material or the plant is not provided, the system cannot proceed with the operation, leading to this error message.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you provide both the Material and Plant in your transaction. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered both the Material number and the Plant code in the relevant fields of the transaction you are using.
  
  
  Verify Data: Make sure that the Material and Plant you are entering are valid and exist in the system. You can check this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM01 (Create Material) to confirm that the material is set up correctly for the specified plant.
  
  
  Production Version: If you are working with production versions, ensure that the production version exists for the specified material and plant combination. You can check this in the material master under the MRP 2 view or by using transaction C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  
  
  Transaction Context: If you are using a specific transaction, ensure that you are following the correct sequence of steps and that all required fields are filled out.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the material and plant data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  MM03: Display Material
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and production versions for a deeper understanding of how these components interact.
  
  
  By ensuring that both the Material and Plant are specified correctly, you should be able to resolve the PPLO_MESSAGES007 error and proceed with your production planning tasks.