How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API050 - Revision level &1 must be higher than current revision level &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Revision level &1 must be higher than current revision level &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API050 - Revision level &1 must be higher than current revision level &1 ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API050 indicates that there is an issue with the revision level of a material in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. Specifically, the error states that the revision level you are trying to set (denoted as &1) must be higher than the current revision level (also denoted as &1). This typically occurs when you are attempting to change or update a material's revision level to a value that is not greater than the existing revision level.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Revision Level: The revision level you are trying to assign is either the same as or lower than the current revision level of the material.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry where the new revision level was incorrectly specified.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the MDG system that are preventing the correct handling of revision levels.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Current Revision Level: Verify the