How To Fix MGVNUM004 - Material is versioned. Enter a version

MGVNUM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGVNUM - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Material is versioned. Enter a version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGVNUM004 - Material is versioned. Enter a version ?

  The SAP error message MGVNUM004 indicates that the material you are trying to work with is versioned, and you need to specify a version when performing certain operations. This typically occurs in scenarios where materials are managed in different versions, such as in industries where products undergo revisions or changes over time.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The material in question is set up to be versioned in the system.
  The operation you are attempting (e.g., creating a purchase order, goods movement, etc.) requires you to specify which version of the material you are referring to.
  The versioning is often used in industries like pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or manufacturing, where materials may have different specifications or compliance requirements over time.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to provide the specific version of the material you are trying to use. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Material Version:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material