How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API044 - Revision level must be set to &1 for material &2 with change no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Revision level must be set to &1 for material &2 with change no. &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API044 - Revision level must be set to &1 for material &2 with change no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API044 indicates that there is an issue with the revision level of a material in the Material Master Data Governance (MDG) process. Specifically, the error states that the revision level must be set to a specific value for a given material and change number.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The revision level of the material does not match the expected value defined in the system for the specified change number.
  The material is in a state that requires a specific revision level to be set before proceeding with the change request.
  There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration related to the material or the change request.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Revision Level:
  
  Verify the current revision level of the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views.
  Ensure that the revision level matches the expected value indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Update the Revision Level:
  
  If the revision level is incorrect, you may need to update it. This can typically be done through the Material Master data maintenance transaction (MM02) or through the MDG change request process.
  Make sure to set the revision level to the value specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Change Request:
  
  Check the change request associated with the material. Ensure that all required fields, including the revision level, are correctly filled out.
  If necessary, create a new change request with the correct revision level.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or configuration guides related to Material Master data governance to ensure compliance with business rules.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the revision level and change request, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MDG Change Request transactions (specific to your implementation)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the MDG system related to material management and change requests to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API044.