How To Fix C5023 - Changes to change rule and change type are not allowed

C5023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Changes to change rule and change type are not allowed

What causes this issue?

To set up the <DS:GLOS.3526C51CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>change rule</>,
you must use a <DS:GLOS.3526BEE6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>change number
</> to you access the master recipe.

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?

Enter the relevant change number on the initial screen for recipe
maintenance. To set up:
A change rule <LS>with change number</>, you need a released change
number
A change rule <LS>with
<DS:GLOS.3526BEE2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>engineering change order</>
(without <DS:GLOS.3526C421AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>change type</>)</>,
you need a released engineering change request for this recipe
A change rule <LS>with engineering change order (with change type)</>,
you need a released engineering change order for the change type you
want to use

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5023 - Changes to change rule and change type are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message C5023, which states "Changes to change rule and change type are not allowed," typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change documents or change management configurations. This error indicates that you are trying to modify a change rule or change type that is not permitted due to certain restrictions or settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Locked Change Rules/Types: The change rule or change type you are trying to modify may be locked or set to a status that does not allow changes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the specified change rule or type.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to certain change rules or types after they have been created or activated.
  Transport Requests: If the change rule or type is part of a transport request that has already been released,