How To Fix MD124 - Version & of the purchasing info system is already being used

MD124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MD - Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Version & of the purchasing info system is already being used

What causes this issue?

Version &V1& of the purchasing info system already exists.

System Response

The results of the planning scenario can be saved in a version of the
purchasing info system. When releasing a new planning scenario, you
should not usually allocate a version of the purchasing info system
that has not yet been used. This is then re-created.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use the purchasing info system for evaluating data from
the planning scenario, you should allocated a version that does not yet
exist.
Otherwise, you should make sure that the version that already exists in
the purchasing info system is only used for the evaluation of the
planning scenario.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MD124 - Version & of the purchasing info system is already being used ?

  The SAP error message MD124 indicates that the version of the purchasing info system you are trying to use is already in use. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a version of the purchasing info records that is currently being processed or locked by another user or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently using the same version of the purchasing info system.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If a version is locked, you cannot make changes until it is released.
  Background Jobs: A background job might be running that is using the same version, causing it to be locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Locks: Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the version you are trying to access. If you find a lock that is not needed, you can delete it (if you have the necessary authorizations).
  Wait and