How To Fix QPVP020 - Document version of the material has changed.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPVP - Messages for QM developements

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Document version of the material has changed.

What causes this issue?

The version of the document associated with the material has changed.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPVP020 - Document version of the material has changed. ?

  The SAP error message QPVP020, which states "Document version of the material has changed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a mismatch between the document version of a material and the version that is currently being referenced in a quality inspection or other related processes.
  Cause:
  
  Document Version Change: The most common cause of this error is that the document version associated with the material has been updated or changed after it was initially referenced in a quality inspection lot or other related processes.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to changes made in the material master or related documents that have not been properly synchronized across the system.
  User Actions: A user may have attempted to perform an action on a material that has been modified, leading to a version conflict.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Version: Verify the current document version of the material in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material in question and checking the associated documents.
  Update Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot is referencing an outdated document version, you may need to create a new inspection lot or update the existing one to reference the current document version.
  Reprocess the Transaction: If the error occurred during a specific transaction, try to reprocess the transaction after ensuring that all document versions are up to date.
  Consult Change Logs: Review the change logs for the material to understand what changes were made and when. This can help identify if the document version was changed recently.
  System Synchronization: Ensure that all relevant systems (if using multiple systems) are synchronized and that there are no discrepancies in the data.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), or QM01 (Create Quality Notification) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and document management to understand how document versions are handled within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QPVP020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.