MEDCM001 - Version Mgmt. not active for doc. category &2, order type &3, POrg &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEDCM - DCM Message Class "Version in Purchasing"

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Version Mgmt. not active for doc. category &2, order type &3, POrg &4

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.36F550277B9BD411B1370060B03C6BFB>versions</> can be created
for this purchasing document because the version management facility is
not active for this combination of purchasing organization &V2&,
document category &V3&, and document type &V4&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Activate version management for the relevant combination of purchasing
organization, document category, and document type in Customizing for
<ZK>Purchasing</> under <ZK>Version Management</> -> <ZK>Set Up Version
Management</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEDCM001 - Version Mgmt. not active for doc. category &2, order type &3, POrg &4 ?

  The SAP error message MEDCM001 indicates that version management is not active for a specific document category, order type, and purchasing organization. This error typically arises in the context of materials management or production planning when trying to create or modify documents that require version control.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Version Management Not Activated: Version management is not activated for the specified document category and order type in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the document category, order type, or purchasing organization may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the version management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEDCM001 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Version Management Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant section for version management.
  Ensure that version management is activated for the specific document category and order type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Activate Version Management:
  
  If version management is not activated, you can activate it by following these steps:
  
  Navigate to Logistics > Material Management > Purchasing > Purchase Order > Set Up Version Management.
  Ensure that the relevant document category and order type are configured to use version management.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the purchasing organization and ensure that it aligns with the requirements for version management.
  Verify that the document category and order type are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify version management settings. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on version management and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as SPRO (to access the IMG) or ME21N (to create a purchase order) to navigate through the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to version management and the MEDCM001 error.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MEDCM001 error in your SAP system.