How To Fix MGV018 - Material & does not exist and therefore cannot be versioned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Material & does not exist and therefore cannot be versioned

What causes this issue?

You can only assign versions to materials that have already been
created. The material &v1& has not yet been created.

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?

Create material &v1& as a normal material. You can then assign a
version to it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV018 - Material & does not exist and therefore cannot be versioned ?

  The SAP error message MGV018 ("Material & does not exist and therefore cannot be versioned") typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to material versioning, but the specified material does not exist in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or changing a material master record, or when trying to manage material versions in a specific context.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Created: The material you are trying to version has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Material Deleted: The material may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The material may not exist in the specified plant or storage location.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manage the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material exists in the system.
  Ensure you are using the correct material number and that it is active.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  If the material exists, check if it is marked for deletion or if it is inactive. You can do this in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Correct Plant/Storage Location:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct plant or storage location where the material should exist.
  
  
  
  Create Material:
  
  If the material does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manage the material. Contact your SAP security administrator if needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Versioning Settings:
  
  If you are working with versioning, ensure that the versioning settings are correctly configured for the material type you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and data fields in the material master can help in troubleshooting issues related to material existence and versioning.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message MGV018.
  
  
  If the problem persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.