How To Fix 26161 - The document has reservations for Engineering Change Management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 161

• Message text: The document has reservations for Engineering Change Management

What causes this issue?

You want to process a document that has no change number entered in its
basic data. However, it is possible to enter a document in one or more
change master records as a change object. This reserves the document
for the change number(s) concerned.

System Response

The system whether the document is entered as a change object and which
change master records the document is entered in. If the document is
reserved for at least one change number, the system displays the change
numbers in the dialog box.

How to fix this error?

You can control processing of the <LS>Change number</> field as
follows:
If you want to copy a change number to the document, place the cursor
on the line you require. Double click on the line. The system copies
the change number and its valid-from date to the document.
Once you have saved the document version, you can no longer change the
change number.
If you do not want to copy a change number, choose <LS>Cancel</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26161 - The document has reservations for Engineering Change Management ?

  The SAP error message 26161, which states "The document has reservations for Engineering Change Management," typically occurs in the context of managing engineering change orders (ECOs) or similar processes in SAP. This error indicates that there are existing reservations or dependencies related to the document you are trying to modify or delete, which are linked to engineering change management.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Reservations: The document you are trying to change or delete has associated reservations that are preventing the action. These reservations could be related to materials, production orders, or other documents that are tied to the engineering change.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow changes or deletions due to the active reservations.
  Dependencies: There may be other processes or documents that depend on the current document, which are preventing modifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Reservations: Review the reservations associated with the document. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like ME53N for purchase requisitions or CO03 for production orders) to see if there are any active reservations.
  Release or Delete Reservations: If you find any reservations that are no longer needed, you may need to release or delete them before you can proceed with the changes to the document.
  Change Document Status: If the document is in a status that restricts changes, you may need to change its status to allow modifications. This could involve changing the status of the engineering change order or related documents.
  Consult with Stakeholders: If you are unsure about the implications of removing reservations or changing document statuses, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., engineering, production, or quality assurance teams) to ensure that you are not disrupting any critical processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you investigate the issue, such as:
  
  ME53N: Display Purchase Requisition
  CO03: Display Production Order
  CC03: Display Change Document
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Engineering Change Management for more context on how reservations work and how to manage them.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.