How To Fix MGVNUM006 - Material number &1 in version &2 already exists

MGVNUM006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGVNUM - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material number &1 in version &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGVNUM006 - Material number &1 in version &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MGVNUM006 indicates that a material number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system for the specified version. This error typically occurs during the creation of a new material or when attempting to change an existing material's version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The primary cause of this error is that the material number you are trying to use is already assigned to another material in the system.
  Versioning: In SAP, materials can have different versions. If you are trying to create a new version of a material that already exists, you will encounter this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the material number or version you are trying to enter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material number already exists in the system.
  Verify if the version you are trying to