How To Fix MGV034 - No active version for version type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 034

• Message text: No active version for version type &1

What causes this issue?

No active version exists for version type &v1&. This version was
processed as follows up until now:
Newly created
Imported and not yet activated

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?

Activate the version type for generating an active version.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV034 - No active version for version type &1 ?

  The SAP error message MGV034: No active version for version type &1 typically occurs in the context of version management in SAP, particularly when dealing with planning or budgeting scenarios in modules like SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Material Management (MM). This error indicates that the system cannot find an active version for the specified version type.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Version: The version type specified in the error message does not have an active version. This can happen if the version was created but not activated.
  Version Type Configuration: The version type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with the data entry or the selection of the version type in the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the version type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and check if the version type is active.
  If it is inactive, activate the version type using the appropriate transaction (e.g., OKEQ for version management).
  
  
  
  Review Version Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for version management (SPRO -> Controlling -> General Controlling -> Version Management).
  Ensure that the version type is correctly defined and that there is an active version.
  
  
  
  Create a New Active Version:
  
  If no active version exists, you may need to create a new version and set it as active.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the version type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to version management for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP01 (Create Planning Version), and OKEQ (Maintain Versions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to version management and the specific error message for additional fixes or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MGV034 error and ensure that the version management in your SAP system is functioning correctly.