How To Fix CC086 - Document already contains change number &

CC086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Document already contains change number &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC086 - Document already contains change number & ?

  The SAP error message CC086, which states "Document already contains change number &," typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the Engineering Change Management (ECM) module. This error indicates that the document you are trying to modify or update already has an associated change number, and the system does not allow you to assign a new change number to it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Change Number: The document you are trying to change already has a change number assigned to it, which means it is already part of a change process.
  Incorrect Process Flow: You may be attempting to assign a change number to a document that is not in the correct state for such an operation.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to modify the document or change its status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Change Number: Review the document to see what change