How To Fix MEDCM021 - Not all version-relevant changes were cancelled (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Not all version-relevant changes were cancelled (&1)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a version. However, at least one version-relevant
change exists which has not been cancelled.

System Response

Message type '&V1&' is assigned in Customizing for Purchasing under
<ZK>Environment data -> Define Attributes of System Messages</>.
In the case of message type 'E' (error), you cannot delete the version.
In the case of all other message types, the version is deleted.

How to fix this error?

In the case of message type 'E', you must manually cancel all version-
relevant changes affecting the current version before you can delete
the version.
&HINT&
The system checks only the header, item, and delivery scheduling data
of the purchasing document. Data involving service items, addresses,
texts, and document assignment is not checked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEDCM021 - Not all version-relevant changes were cancelled (&1) ?

  The SAP error message MEDCM021 indicates that not all version-relevant changes were canceled for a specific object or document. This error typically arises in the context of change management or version management within SAP, particularly in modules like SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or SAP MM (Materials Management).
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Cancellation: When attempting to cancel a change or version, some related changes or dependencies may not have been properly addressed or canceled.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or relationships between different versions or changes that prevent the cancellation from being completed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the cancellation of all relevant changes.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, this error can be triggered by bugs or issues within the SAP system itself.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MEDCM021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Change Logs: Review the change logs for the