How To Fix MGV003 - Material & is not a header material

MGV003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material & is not a header material

What causes this issue?

The material &v1& is a material header that represents the version of
material. This context requires that you enter a concrete version,

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?

Enter a version of the material &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV003 - Material & is not a header material ?

  The SAP error message MGV003, which states "Material & is not a header material," typically occurs in the context of material management and production planning processes. This error indicates that the material you are trying to use as a header material in a bill of materials (BOM) or in a production order is not defined as a header material in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Type: The material may not be of the correct type that can be used as a header material. For example, certain material types are designated for specific purposes and may not be allowed to be used as header materials.
  BOM Configuration: The material may not be configured correctly in the BOM. It might not have been set up as a header material in the BOM master data.
  Material Status: The material could be inactive or have a status that prevents it from being used in production or BOMs.
  Missing Master Data: