How To Fix CC131 - Revision level & already assigned for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Revision level & already assigned for material &

What causes this issue?

You want to create revision level &V1& for material &V2&.
This is not possible, as revision level &V1& has already been assigned
for material &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Please check the revision levels, together with the relevant change
masters, if appropriate.
If you do not make an entry in the <LS>Revision level</> field, the
system determines the next revision level from settings in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC131 - Revision level & already assigned for material & ?

  The SAP error message CC131 indicates that a revision level has already been assigned to a material in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a new revision level to a material that already has one assigned, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Revision Level: The material you are trying to update already has a revision level assigned.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to assign a revision level that is not valid or does not meet the system's requirements.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the material master or the related modules may not allow for the changes you are trying to make.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Revision Level: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the current revision level assigned to the material.
  If you need to change the revision level, you may need to first remove the existing one or create a new material with the desired revision level.
  
  
  
  Update the Material Master:
  
  If you need to update the revision level, you can do this through transaction code MM02. Make sure to follow the correct procedure for changing the revision level.
  Ensure that you are following the correct process for managing revisions in your organization, as there may be specific workflows or approvals required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for specific guidelines on managing revision levels for materials.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  If you believe the error is due to a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings for material management and revision levels are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Error Handling: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM01 (Create Material)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Materials Management (MM) module, but it may also involve Production Planning (PP) if the material is used in production processes.
  
  
  Revision Level Management: Understanding how your organization manages revision levels and the lifecycle of materials can help prevent this error in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CC131 error and manage revision levels for materials effectively in SAP.