How To Fix C2236 - Leading order &1 has a procurement element change record

C2236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Leading order &1 has a procurement element change record

What causes this issue?

Production order <(>&<)>V2& is part of a collective order which has the
leading order <(>&<)>V1&. For leading order <(>&<)>V1
& there are
procurement element change records from Order Change Management for
Production Orders with the reason for change "Change to sales order".
Order <(>&<)>V2& may be affected by this change.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system does not permit a deletion flag to be set/technical
completion/close for an order if procurement element change records
with the change reason "Sales order change" are still open for the
leading order.

How to fix this error?

Carry out the change process for the leading production order
<(>&<)>V1& or cancel the change process by manually closing the
procurement element change records. Then carry out the function
"Set deletion flag"/"Technical completion"/
"Close" again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C2236 - Details

• The SAP error message C2236, which states "Leading order &1 has a procurement element change record," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, purchase orders, or other procurement-related documents.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a change record associated with the leading order (the primary order that is being referenced). This change record may have been created due to modifications in the procurement elements, such as changes in quantities, dates, or other relevant details. The presence of this change record can prevent certain operations from being executed, such as confirming production orders or making further changes to the order.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Change Records: 
  
  Navigate to the leading order (the order referenced in the error message) and check the change logs or change records associated with it. This can usually be done through transaction codes like