How To Fix MGV020 - Length material number + version number > total material number length

MGV020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Length material number + version number > total material number length

What causes this issue?

The sum of the following data is larger than the length of the entire
material number:
Length of the material number
Length of the version number
Place for the separator material number / Version number (3 characters)

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?

The entire material number is made up by stringing together the
material number, separator material number / version number and version
number.
The material number or version number can therefore only be as long as
you have specified. The length of the entire material number cannot
exceed the set value.
Example:
Material number:,,,,M4711,,(Length: 5 characters)
Separator:,,,, - ,,(Length: 3 characters incl. 2 empty spaces)
Version number:,,,,23,,(Length: 2 characters)
Length of the entire material number:
M4711 - 23 (Length: 10 characters)

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV020 - Length material number + version number > total material number length ?

  The SAP error message MGV020 indicates that the combined length of the material number and the version number exceeds the maximum allowed length for material numbers in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where version management is enabled for materials, and the system is trying to process a material number that, when combined with its version, exceeds the defined length limit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Number Length: In SAP, the standard length for a material number is usually 18 characters. If versioning is enabled, the version number is appended to the material number, which can lead to exceeding the maximum length.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured in such a way that the total length of the material number and version exceeds the allowed limit.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in how the material number or version is being entered or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number and Version: Ensure that the material number