How To Fix MD139 - Version & of stock controlling is used already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Version & of stock controlling is used already

What causes this issue?

Version &V1& of Inventory Controlling already exists.

System Response

The results of a planning scenario can be saved in a version of
Inventory Controlling. When releasing a new planning scenario, you
should usually assign a version of Inventory Controlling that has not
yet been used. This is then created.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to use Inventory Controlling for evaluating the data from
the planning scenario, you should assign a version that does not
yet exist.
Otherwise, you should make sure that the versions that already exist in
Inventory Controlling are only used for evaluating 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 MD139 - Version & of stock controlling is used already ?

  The SAP error message MD139 indicates that the version of stock controlling you are trying to use is already in use. This typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or inventory management when there is an attempt to create or modify a stock version that is already being utilized in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Version Already Active: The version of stock controlling you are trying to use is already active or has been assigned to another process or transaction.
  Data Locking: The version may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes that are using it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the use of the version you are trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Versions: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MDVM for version management) and check which versions are currently active. If the version you are trying to use is already active, you may need to select a different version or deactivate the current one if appropriate.
  
  
  Release Locks: If the version is locked due to ongoing transactions, you may need to wait until those transactions are completed or check for any locks in the system that can be released.
  
  
  Change Version: If the version is indeed in use and cannot be deactivated, consider using a different version for your stock controlling needs.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to version management in stock controlling to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDVM (Version Management) and MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to help diagnose and manage stock versions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MD139 error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify stock versions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MD139 error and implement a suitable solution.