How To Fix RM141 - Max. 98 production versions are allowed for costing per prod. version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Max. 98 production versions are allowed for costing per prod. version

What causes this issue?

When carrying out costing per production version, a maximum of 98
different production versions per material and plant are possible.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM141 - Max. 98 production versions are allowed for costing per prod. version ?

  The SAP error message RM141, which states "Max. 98 production versions are allowed for costing per prod. version," typically occurs when you are trying to create or manage production versions for a material in SAP, and you have exceeded the maximum limit of production versions allowed for costing purposes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the number of production versions associated with a material exceeds the limit set by SAP, which is 98 production versions. This limit is in place to ensure system performance and manageability.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review Existing Production Versions:
  
  Check the existing production versions for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the material master data and reviewing the production versions assigned.
  Identify any obsolete or unnecessary production versions that can be deleted or consolidated.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused Production Versions:
  
  If you find production versions that are no longer needed, you can delete them. This can be done in the material master under the production version tab.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete production versions.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Production Versions:
  
  If possible, consolidate similar production versions into fewer versions. This may involve adjusting the routing or BOM (Bill of Materials) to reduce the number of distinct production versions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If your business process requires more than 98 production versions, you may need to review your configuration settings or discuss with your SAP Basis or technical team to see if there are any options for increasing this limit (though this is generally not recommended due to performance considerations).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to production versions and costing to ensure you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to manage production versions.
  Material Master: Understanding the structure of the material master and how production versions are linked to it is crucial.
  Production Version Management: Familiarize yourself with how production versions are created, managed, and their role in the production process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RM141 error and manage your production versions effectively within the SAP system.