How To Fix MGV037 - Field &1 in version with version type &2 are different

MGV037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Field &1 in version with version type &2 are different

What causes this issue?

You want to activate version type &v2&.
The database field &v1& should be changed from version-dependent to
cross-version.
Prerequisite for this change is that all versions of a material with
the version type &v2& of this field, have the same value. This is not
the case for at least one material.

System Response

The activation is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Correct the inconsistency between the versions.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV037 - Field &1 in version with version type &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message MGV037 indicates that there is a mismatch between the field definitions in the version of a document or data object you are trying to process. Specifically, it suggests that the field &1 in the version with version type &2 is different from what is expected. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with master data, configuration data, or other version-controlled objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The field definitions in the specified version type do not match the expected definitions. This could be due to changes made in the data model or configuration that have not been properly synchronized.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to manual changes, incorrect data imports, or issues during data migration.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration settings or data structure that have not been reflected in all relevant versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the version type