How To Fix /SAPAPO/FOT812 - Invalid production version &1 for product &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/FOT -

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Invalid production version &1 for product &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT812 - Invalid production version &1 for product &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/FOT812 Invalid production version &1 for product &2 typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the production version assigned to a product in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Production Version: The production version specified in the planning or production order does not exist or is not valid for the specified product.
  Missing Data: The production version may not be maintained for the product in the relevant planning area or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the master data setup for the product or production version.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data has been recently changed or updated, there may be a delay in synchronization between different systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP APO).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions) and verify if the production version exists for the specified product.
  Ensure that the production version is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Maintain Production Version:
  
  If the production version does not exist, create a new production version for the product using the same transaction code (C223).
  Ensure that all necessary details (like routing, BOM, etc.) are correctly assigned to the production version.
  
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data for the product and ensure that the production version is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the product is set up in the correct plant and that the production version is valid for that plant.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in APO to ensure that the master data is synchronized and consistent across systems.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK to perform a master data check.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the planning area settings are correctly configured to include the product and its production version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to production versions and APO to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  MM03: Display Material Master
  /SAPAPO/MASTER_DATA_CHECK: Master Data Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to production versions in APO.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain production versions and product master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.