How To Fix MGV061 - Deleting version type not possible

MGV061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGV - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Deleting version type not possible

What causes this issue?

The deletion of a version type is not planned.

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 MGV061 - Deleting version type not possible ?

  The SAP error message MGV061 ("Deleting version type not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a version type that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with planning versions in SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The version type you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as planning data, forecasts, or other configurations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which prevent the deletion of version types that are actively used to ensure that no data inconsistencies arise.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the version type, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a version type, check if it is being used in any active planning scenarios or configurations. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the planning versions