How To Fix MGVNUM003 - Material & is inconcsistent on the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGVNUM - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Material & is inconcsistent on the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGVNUM003 - Material & is inconcsistent on the database ?

  The SAP error message MGVNUM003 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the material data in the database. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the material master data, particularly in the number range assignment or the material number itself.
  Causes:
  
  Number Range Issues: The material number may not be within the defined number range for the material type.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  Database Corruption: In rare cases, database corruption can lead to inconsistencies in the material data.
  Transport Issues: If the material master data was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO to check the number range object for materials (usually MATERIAL).
  Ensure that the number range is correctly defined and that the material number falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for inconsistencies.
  You can also run the report RMMDBRES to check for inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Recreate Material:
  
  If the material is found to be inconsistent and cannot be corrected, you may need to delete the material (if possible) and recreate it.
  
  
  
  Database Repair:
  
  If you suspect database corruption, you may need to involve your database administrator to check for and repair any database issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  RMMDBRES: Report for Material Master Consistency Check
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for material management to understand the structure and requirements of material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the MGVNUM003 error.