How To Fix MGV052 - Enter default version, note that no version is "always" valid

MGV052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Enter default version, note that no version is "always" valid

What causes this issue?

No versions exist for header material &v1& that are marked as
<ZH>always effective</>. However, a default version has been entered.

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?

Delete the entry for the default version.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGV052 - Enter default version, note that no version is "always" valid ?

  The SAP error message MGV052 indicates that a default version must be specified for a particular process, typically related to material management or inventory management. This error often arises when the system is unable to determine a valid version for the data being processed, which can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Default Version: The system requires a default version to be specified, but none has been set up in the configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: The versioning settings in the system may not be properly configured, leading to the absence of a valid default version.
  User Input Error: The user may not have entered a version where it is required, or the version entered is not recognized by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Set a Default Version:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the IMG under Logistics or Material Management).
  Define