How To Fix MPD373 - Maintain document version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPD - Message Class for A&D MPD

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Maintain document version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPD373 - Maintain document version ?

  The SAP error message MPD373, which states "Maintain document version," typically occurs in the context of document management or when working with document versions in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to create, change, or display a document that requires a specific version to be maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Document Version: The document you are trying to access or modify does not have a version maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The document type or the document management settings may not be properly configured to handle versions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the document version.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the document versioning.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Document Version:
  
  Navigate to the document management area in SAP.
  Check if the document in question has a version maintained. If not, create a new version for the document.
  Ensure that the versioning settings for the document type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for document management in SAP. Ensure that versioning is enabled for the relevant document types.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain document versions.
  If needed, work with your SAP security team to adjust the user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the document management data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SARA or SCDO to check for inconsistencies and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to document management and versioning for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CV01N (Create Document), CV02N (Change Document), and CV03N (Display Document) for managing documents.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MPD373 error.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPD373 error and maintain the necessary document versions in your SAP system.