How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API036 - No revision level can be suggested for material &1 change no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No revision level can be suggested for material &1 change no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API036 - No revision level can be suggested for material &1 change no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API036 indicates that the system is unable to suggest a revision level for a material change request. This typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG).
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The revision level might not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the material type or the relevant configuration for the change request.
  
  
  No Existing Revision Levels: There may not be any existing revision levels for the material in question. If the material has never been revised or if the revision levels have been deleted, the system will not be able to suggest a new one.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records that prevent the system from determining a valid revision level.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create revision levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material in question has been set up correctly and that there are existing revision levels. You can do this by checking the material master record in transaction MM03.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the material type and the change request type is correct. This includes checking the settings for revision levels in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  Create Revision Levels: If there are no existing revision levels, you may need to create them. This can typically be done through the material master transaction or through the relevant MDG configuration.
  
  
  Check Change Request Settings: Review the settings for the change request type in MDG to ensure that it is configured to handle revision levels appropriately.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to revision levels.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDG and material management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  MDG Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the MDG configuration settings related to material management, especially those concerning change requests and revision levels.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.