How To Fix /SAPAPO/SEQ124 - For product &1, a production version exists that is not always valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SEQ -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: For product &1, a production version exists that is not always valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ124 - For product &1, a production version exists that is not always valid ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SEQ124 indicates that there is a production version for a product that is not always valid. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with production planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Validity Period: The production version may have a validity period that does not cover the planning horizon. For example, if the production version is only valid for a specific date range and the planning period extends beyond that range, the system will raise this error.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the production version configuration, such as the production version not being assigned to the correct plant or not being properly maintained.
  Multiple Production Versions: If there are multiple production versions for the same product, and some of them are not valid for the current planning period, this can lead to confusion and errors.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the product or the production version in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Version Validity:
  
  Go to the production version in the SAP GUI (Transaction code: C223 or C202) and check the validity dates. Ensure that the production version is valid for the entire planning horizon.
  
  
  
  Maintain Production Version:
  
  If the production version is not valid for the required dates, you may need to create a new production version or adjust the existing one to extend its validity.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the production version is correctly assigned to the relevant plant and that all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Multiple Versions:
  
  If there are multiple production versions, review them to ensure that at least one version is valid for the planning period. You may need to adjust the planning strategy or the production version assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on production versions and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, run a test planning run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  C202: Display Production Versions
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to production versions and this error message.
  APO Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in APO related to production planning and production versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.