How To Fix RM653 - Postprocessing records are independent of the version for mat. &

RM653 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Postprocessing records are independent of the version for mat. &

What causes this issue?

Existing postprocessing records are to be postprocessed for the
assembly specified. You entered the production version for the
selection.
However, the postprocessing records for this material are independent
of the production version as cost collection without reference to the
version was selected for this assembly.

System Response

The system ignores the production version entry. The postprocessing is
carried out per material.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RM653 - Details

• The SAP error message RM653, which states "Postprocessing records are independent of the version for material," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management processes. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the versioning of the material master data or the related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Versioning Issues: The error often arises when there are discrepancies between the versions of the material master data and the documents that reference it. This can happen if the material has been changed or updated, but the related documents (like purchase orders, production orders, etc.) are still referencing an older version.
  
  
  Postprocessing Records: The postprocessing records may be trying to reference a version of the material that is no longer valid or has been changed, leading to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the way data is being processed, especially if there have been recent