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


MGV018 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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