How To Fix C1109 - On & you need to use change number & for processing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 109

• Message text: On & you need to use change number & for processing

What causes this issue?

The characteristic has already been maintained on &v1& with
<DS:GLOS.change_number>change number</> &v2&.
However, you have entered a different change number. You can only make
changes with one change number on any one date.

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?

If you want to change the characteristic on &v1&, use change number
&v2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1109 - On & you need to use change number & for processing ?

  The SAP error message C1109 typically indicates that a change number is required for processing a particular operation or transaction. This error is often encountered in the context of change management, particularly when dealing with engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message C1109 occurs when:
  
  Change Number Not Specified: The user has not specified a change number when trying to perform an operation that requires one.
  Change Number Not Active: The specified change number may not be active or valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require a change number for certain transactions, and these settings are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Change Number: Ensure that you enter a valid change number in the relevant field when prompted. This is often required in transactions related to material changes, BOM changes,