How To Fix MGVNUM009 - No versioning for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGVNUM - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No versioning for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGVNUM009 - No versioning for material & ?

  The SAP error message MGVNUM009 indicates that there is "No versioning for material" in the context of material management. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires versioning for a material, but the material in question is not set up for versioning in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Versioned: The material you are trying to work with does not have versioning enabled. Versioning is often used for materials that undergo changes over time, such as different specifications or formulations.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the material type or the specific material may not allow for versioning.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction that requires versioning for materials that are not set up for it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to see if versioning is enabled for the material.
  If versioning is required, you may need to create a new version of the material.
  
  
  
  Enable Versioning:
  
  If versioning is necessary, you can enable it in the material master by using transaction code MM01 to create a new version or modify the existing one.
  Ensure that the relevant fields for versioning are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the material type settings (transaction code OMN1 or SPRO).
  Ensure that the material type allows for versioning and that the necessary settings are activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material versioning to understand the requirements and implications of enabling versioning.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Versioning: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking changes in material specifications over time. It is particularly useful in industries where materials undergo frequent changes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  OMN1: Configure Material Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to versioning and the error message MGVNUM009.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material is set up correctly for versioning in SAP.