How To Fix MDC_MAT_MODEL020 - Material activated into change request &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_MAT_MODEL -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Material activated into change request &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_MAT_MODEL020 - Material activated into change request &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDC_MAT_MODEL020, which states "Material activated into change request &1," typically occurs in the context of the Material Master data management within the SAP system, particularly when working with the Material Data Change Management (MDC) functionality. This error indicates that the material you are trying to work with is currently in a change request and cannot be modified until the change request is processed.
  Cause:
  
  Change Request Pending: The material is part of a change request that has not yet been completed or released. This means that any changes to the material cannot be made until the change request is either approved or rejected.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent changes to materials that are currently being modified in a change request. This is to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Request Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing change requests (e.g., MDC1 for creating change requests, MDC2 for changing them, or MDC3 for displaying them).
  Look for the specific change request number mentioned in the error message (&1) and check its status.
  
  
  
  Release or Reject the Change Request:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can either release the change request if it is complete or reject it if it is no longer needed. This will free up the material for further changes.
  
  
  
  Contact the Responsible User: 
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to release or reject the change request, contact the user or team responsible for the change request to take appropriate action.
  
  
  
  Wait for Processing: 
  
  If the change request is being processed by another user, you may need to wait until they complete their work.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MDC1, MDC2, MDC3, and MM02 (for changing material master data).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage change requests.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines on Material Master data management and change request processes for more detailed procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.