How To Fix CC101 - Indicator cannot be changed as documents exist for change number

CC101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Indicator cannot be changed as documents exist for change number

What causes this issue?

You want to change the <LS>Object type active for change number</>
indicator for the object type <LS>Document</>.
As the change number has already been entered in at least one document
info record, you cannot change the indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC101 - Indicator cannot be changed as documents exist for change number ?

  The SAP error message CC101 indicates that you are trying to change an indicator in a change number (or change request) that is already associated with existing documents. This typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly in the areas of Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar modules where change numbers are used to track modifications to materials, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Existing Documents: There are already documents (such as BOMs, routing, or other related objects) that are linked to the change number you are trying to modify.
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that does not allow changes to certain indicators.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to make changes to the change number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CC101 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Documents:
  
  Review the documents associated with the change number. You can