How To Fix RM727 - Inspection lot cannot be created for an expired production version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 727

• Message text: Inspection lot cannot be created for an expired production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM727 - Inspection lot cannot be created for an expired production version ?

  The SAP error message RM727 indicates that an inspection lot cannot be created for an expired production version. This typically occurs in the context of quality management and production planning within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots for materials that have a defined production version.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the production version associated with the material has expired. In SAP, production versions have validity periods, and if the current date falls outside of this period, the system will not allow the creation of an inspection lot for that version. This can happen due to:
  
  Expired Validity Dates: The production version has a defined start and end date, and the current date is beyond the end date.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not have an active production version for the current date.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the production planning or quality management modules that are not aligned with the current production processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RM727 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Version Validity:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the production version for the material in question.
  Verify the validity dates of the production version. If the production version is expired, you may need to create a new production version or extend the validity of the existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Production Version:
  
  If the production version is indeed expired, you can create a new production version with the appropriate validity dates using transaction code C223 (for creating production versions) or C224 (for changing production versions).
  
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Lot Creation:
  
  If the inspection lot is being created through a specific process (like production order or delivery), ensure that the process is aligned with the current production version.
  
  
  
  Consult with Production Planning:
  
  If you are unsure about the production version or its validity, consult with your production planning team to ensure that the correct production version is being used for the current production run.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the production planning and quality management modules to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C223: Create Production Version
  C224: Change Production Version
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production versions and inspection lot creation.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in the inspection lot creation process, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RM727 error and successfully create inspection lots as needed.