How To Fix MGVNUM011 - Material number was already created by user &1

MGVNUM011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MGVNUM - Messages for material versions

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Material number was already created by user &1

What causes this issue?

The material number you entered is locked by user &v1& but has not been
saved in the database.

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?

Select another material number or wait until user &v1& saves the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MGVNUM011 - Material number was already created by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message MGVNUM011 indicates that a material number you are trying to create has already been created by another user. This error typically occurs in the context of material master data management within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material number you are attempting to create already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  Another user has created the material number in the meantime.
  There was a previous attempt to create the same material number that was successful.
  There is a misunderstanding about the material number being unique.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Material Numbers:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material number already exists in the system.
  You can also use transaction MMR1 to search for materials based on various criteria.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Material Number:
  
  If the material number you are trying to