How To Fix MM_PUR_COMMON_API001 - Draft version exists for requested object. Change not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_COMMON_API - Common messages for MM-PUR APIs

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Draft version exists for requested object. Change not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API001 - Draft version exists for requested object. Change not possible ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_COMMON_API001 indicates that there is a draft version of the object you are trying to change, and as a result, the system does not allow you to make changes to the object until the draft is either completed or deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase requisitions or purchase orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Draft Version Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there is an existing draft version of the document you are trying to modify. SAP allows users to create drafts for documents, which can be edited before finalizing the document.
  Incomplete Document: The draft version may not have been completed or saved properly, leading to the system preventing changes to the original document.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict access to modify or delete drafts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Drafts:
  
  Navigate to the