How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT228 - Use of product versions not activated in plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Use of product versions not activated in plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT228 - Use of product versions not activated in plant ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT228 indicates that there is an attempt to use product versions that have not been activated for a specific plant in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises in scenarios involving planning, such as when trying to create or execute a planning run, or when working with product versions in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) environment.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product version you are trying to use has not been activated for the plant in question. In SAP APO, product versions are used to manage different configurations or variations of a product, and each version must be explicitly activated for each plant where it will be used.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the relevant product version for the specific plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Product Version Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 (or use the relevant transaction for product master maintenance in APO).
  
  
  
  Select the Product:
  
  Enter the product number for which you want to activate the version.
  
  
  
  Choose the Version:
  
  Navigate to the product version tab and select the version that you want to activate.
  
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  Ensure that the version is activated for the relevant plant. You may need to check the activation status and make sure it is set to "active."
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Process:
  
  After activating the product version, try to re-run the planning process or transaction that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Versions in APO: Product versions allow for the management of different configurations of a product, which can include different materials, production processes, or other attributes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master maintenance and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning book maintenance.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to product versions and their activation status.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on product versions and their management in APO.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or APO functional team for further investigation, as there could be additional configuration or data issues at play.