How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API043 - Revision level not set to maximum for material &1 change no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API - Message class for material change management

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Revision level not set to maximum for material &1 change no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API043 - Revision level not set to maximum for material &1 change no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API043 indicates that there is an issue with the revision level of a material in the context of a change number. Specifically, it means that the revision level for the material specified (denoted by &1) is not set to the maximum revision level for the change number (denoted by &2). This can occur in scenarios where materials are being managed with change management processes, such as in Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  Cause:
  
  Revision Level Not Updated: The revision level of the material may not have been updated to reflect the latest changes associated with the specified change number.
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number being referenced may not be correctly associated with the material or may not be the latest one.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material and its change management records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Revision Level: Verify the current revision level of the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the material master data and checking the revision level field.
  Update Revision Level: If the revision level is not set to the maximum, you may need to update it. This can typically be done through the change management transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like CC01 for creating change numbers or CC02 for changing them).
  Review Change Number: Ensure that the change number you are using is correct and that it is the latest one associated with the material. You can check the change number details in the change management transactions.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for managing materials and change numbers in your organization to ensure compliance with processes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CC01 (Create Change Number), and CC02 (Change Change Number).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Change Management Process: Understand the change management process in your organization, including how materials are revised and how change numbers are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material's revision level is correctly set in accordance with the change management processes in SAP.