How To Fix CC007 - BOM changes exist for change no. & - it cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 007

• Message text: BOM changes exist for change no. & - it cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete change master &V1&. Changes have already been made
with this change number.
You can only delete change numbers which have not yet been used to
change objects.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC007 - BOM changes exist for change no. & - it cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CC007 indicates that there are existing changes to a Bill of Materials (BOM) associated with a specific change number, and as a result, the change number cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of managing BOMs in SAP's Change Management functionality.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Changes: The change number you are trying to delete has associated BOM changes that are still active or have not been fully processed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like production orders, purchase orders, etc.) that prevent the deletion of the change number.
  Status of Change Number: The change number may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., released or completed).
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Active Changes: Review the BOM changes associated with the change number. You can do this by navigating to the BOM change management transaction (e.g., transaction code CC03 for display).
  Delete or Reverse Changes: If you find that there are changes that can be reversed or deleted, do so before attempting to delete the change number again.
  Change Status: If the change number is in a status that prevents deletion, consider changing its status to a more permissive one (if applicable).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's change management policies to understand the implications of deleting a change number.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CC01 (Create Change Number), CC02 (Change Change Number), and CC03 (Display Change Number) to manage change numbers effectively.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOM Change Management: Understanding how BOM changes are managed in SAP can help prevent issues. Familiarize yourself with the processes and best practices for managing BOMs and change numbers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CS01 - Create BOM
  CS02 - Change BOM
  CS03 - Display BOM
  CC01, CC02, CC03 - Manage Change Numbers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to BOM change management that might be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CC007 error and manage your BOM changes effectively.