How To Fix MEDCM020 - Not possible to delete version due to unprocessed message

MEDCM020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Not possible to delete version due to unprocessed message

What causes this issue?

You wish to delete a version.
However, at least one unprocessed message still exists.

System Response

The version will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete any still-unprocessed messages. Then delete the version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEDCM020 - Details

• The SAP error message MEDCM020 indicates that a version cannot be deleted because there are unprocessed messages associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's message handling system, particularly in areas like logistics or production planning where versions of data (like master data or configuration) are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are messages in the system that have not been processed or acknowledged. These messages could be related to various operations, such as:
  
  Incomplete transactions that are still pending.
  Messages that are stuck in a queue due to errors or other issues.
  Dependencies on other processes that have not been completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEDCM020 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Unprocessed Messages:
  
  Use transaction codes like SMQ1 (for outbound queues) or SMQ2 (for inbound queues) to check for any messages that are stuck or unprocessed.
  Review the messages for any errors or issues that need to be