How To Fix MEDCM019 - Purchasing document &, version 0, still in process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Purchasing document &, version 0, still in process

What causes this issue?

No goods or invoice receipt can be posted for purchasing document &V1&
because:
Version 0 of this document has not yet been completed, and
Your supplier has therefore not yet received the purchasing document
The purchasing document will not be sent to the supplier until version 0
is complete.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_T160M LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

Check the purchasing document number entered.
If necessary, complete version 0 of purchasing document &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEDCM019 - Purchasing document &, version 0, still in process ?

  The SAP error message MEDCM019 indicates that a purchasing document (such as a purchase order) is still in process and cannot be modified or deleted. This typically occurs when there are ongoing processes or transactions related to that purchasing document, such as:
  Causes:
  
  Open Purchase Order: The purchasing document is currently being processed, possibly due to an open purchase order that has not been fully completed or closed.
  Pending Approvals: The document may be awaiting approval from a designated approver, which prevents any changes.
  Active Transactions: There may be active transactions linked to the purchasing document, such as goods receipts, invoice receipts, or other related processes.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent concurrent modifications. If another user or process is currently accessing the document, it may be locked.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Review the status of the purchasing document in the system. Ensure that there are no pending transactions or approvals.
  Complete Pending Processes: If there are any open transactions (like goods receipts or invoices), complete or cancel them as necessary.
  Release Approvals: If the document is awaiting approval, follow up with the relevant approvers to expedite the process.
  Wait for Lock Release: If the document is locked by another user, you may need to wait until that user has completed their work. You can also check the system for any active sessions that may be holding the lock.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to view the document and check its status, or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to attempt to make changes if the document is no longer locked.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate further, especially if there are system-level issues or if the document appears to be stuck.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME21N (Create Purchase Order), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME23N (Display Purchase Order).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete the purchasing document.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed information on purchasing document processes and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the MEDCM019 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.