How To Fix CC006 - Change number & cannot begin with "&"

CC006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Change number & cannot begin with "&"

What causes this issue?

You want to create a change master with change number &V1& and have
entered <ZH>*</> as the first character. However, you cannot enter
<ZH>*</> as the first character.

How to fix this error?

Correct the first character of your entry.
You can use <ZH>*</> as any one of the other characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC006 - Change number & cannot begin with "&" ?

  The SAP error message CC006 indicates that a change number cannot begin with the "&" character. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a change number in the SAP system, and the input provided does not meet the required format.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the change number you are trying to enter starts with the "&" character, which is not allowed by the system. Change numbers in SAP are usually defined by specific naming conventions, and starting with special characters like "&" is not permitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Change Number Format: Ensure that the change number you are trying to create or modify does not start with the "&" character. Change numbers should typically start with alphanumeric characters.
  
  
  Modify the Input: If you have mistakenly included the "&" character at the beginning of the change number, remove it and try