How To Fix CC138 - Revision level not active in this client

CC138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Revision level not active in this client

What causes this issue?

Settings in Customizing (<LS>Engin. change mgmt -> Control data</>) are
used to define that the functions for maintaining revision levels are
not active.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC138 - Revision level not active in this client ?

  The SAP error message CC138, which states "Revision level not active in this client," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a revision level of a master data object (like a cost center or internal order) that is not currently active in the client you are working in.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Revision Level: The specific revision level of the master data (e.g., cost center, internal order) has not been activated in the current client.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or client, the revision levels may not have been properly activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the activation of the required revision level.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Revision Level:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders).
  Check if the revision level