How To Fix MGV050 - Verison &1 has no version type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Verison &1 has no version type

What causes this issue?

Version &v1& has no version type. Therefore the material is
inconsistent and can not be used.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV050 - Verison &1 has no version type ?

  The SAP error message MGV050 indicates that a specific version of a material or document does not have an associated version type. This can occur in various contexts within SAP, particularly in materials management or production planning modules where version management is utilized.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Version Type: The version of the material or document you are trying to access or process does not have a defined version type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The version type may not be properly configured in the system settings, or it may have been deleted or not assigned correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the version management tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for version management in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for version management and ensure that the version type is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Version Type:
  
  If the version type is missing for the specific version, you may need to assign a valid version type to that version.
  This can typically be done in the material master or document settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material or document in question (Transaction code: MM03 for material master).
  Ensure that the version type is correctly assigned in the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the version management data.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform deeper data integrity checks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on version management and error handling related to version types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or a more complex configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in your specific SAP environment, as it can vary based on the configuration and version of SAP you are using.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify version types and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MGV050 error message in SAP.