How To Fix MDGBP020 - Version indicator &1 is not activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGBP - Master Data Governance: Business Partner specific messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Version indicator &1 is not activated

What causes this issue?

The version '&V1&' is not active in the system.

System Response

No address can be maintained in this version.

How to fix this error?

You can activate the version in Customizing (transaction SA09).

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the settings in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_SAPA_ADR_VERS>Activate International Address Versions</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGBP020 - Version indicator &1 is not activated ?

  The SAP error message MDGBP020 indicates that a specific version indicator (denoted by &1) is not activated in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when dealing with planning versions in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The version indicator specified in the planning run or transaction is not activated in the system.
  The version may not have been created or may have been deactivated.
  There may be a configuration issue in the planning settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MDGBP020 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Version Indicator:
  
  Go to the transaction code OM17 (or SPRO -> Production -> MRP -> Planning -> Define Version).
  Verify if the version indicator specified in the error message is listed and activated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Version:
  
  If the version is not activated, you can activate it by selecting the version and changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Create a New Version (if necessary):
  
  If the version does not exist, you may need to create a new version. Ensure that you configure it according to your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for MRP and version management are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in the MRP area and ensuring that the version is assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on version management and MRP settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OM17: Define Version
  MD01: MRP Run
  MD02: MRP Run for Single Material
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to MRP and version management for any known issues or additional guidance.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to version settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDGBP020 error and ensure that the version indicator is properly activated for your planning processes.