How To Fix M5131 - Not possible to overwrite selection version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Not possible to overwrite selection version &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to overwrite selection version &V1&. This selection
version was created manually. It cannot be overwritten from the
standard analysis screen.

System Response

The system will not overwrite the selection version.

How to fix this error?

Please save the selection version using a different name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M5131 - Not possible to overwrite selection version & ?

  The SAP error message M5131, which states "Not possible to overwrite selection version &," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material requirements planning (MRP) when a user attempts to overwrite a selection version that is either locked or not allowed to be modified.
  Cause:
  
  Locked Selection Version: The selection version you are trying to overwrite may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if the version is currently being used in a transaction or if it is set to be read-only.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent overwriting of specific selection versions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify the selection version.
  Version Status: The selection version may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being marked as "completed" or "finalized."
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Verify if the selection version is currently locked. You can check this in the system by using transaction codes like SM12 (to view locks) or SM21 (to view system logs).
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to modify the selection version. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Change Version Status: If the version is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status or create a new version instead of overwriting the existing one.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to selection versions and their management to understand any specific restrictions that may apply.
  Contact Support: 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.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MD01: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error M5131 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.