What must you do for the system to automatically select a valid production version from a planned order?

For the system to automatically select a valid production version from a planned order, it is essential to activate the automatic selection of production versions. This configuration allows the system to utilize predefined criteria to choose the most appropriate production version without manual intervention.

When this automatic selection feature is enabled, the ERP system can analyze various factors such as the availability of materials, the production capacity, and other relevant parameters to determine the best production version suited for a specific order. This enhances efficiency and ensures that production processes can proceed smoothly using the optimal production version available, thereby reducing potential delays and resource mismanagement.

On the other hand, customizing the system for manual selection would require user intervention, which defeats the purpose of automation. Altering production version dates could be relevant in specific scenarios but does not inherently enable the automatic selection of production versions. Creating multiple invalid versions would not support the process and could lead to confusion and errors. Thus, activating the automatic selection feature is the most effective way to streamline the production process in an ERP environment.