How To Fix CC139 - Revision level & is not higher than previous revision level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Revision level & is not higher than previous revision level

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a revision level to a change status of an object
(for example, a material).
Settings in the "Engineering change management" IMG step "Set up
Control Data" determine that, when you assign a revision level
externally, you must always assign a higher revision level from the
sequence defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a revision level that from the sort sequence that has a higher
value than the last revision level assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC139 - Revision level & is not higher than previous revision level ?

  The SAP error message CC139, which states "Revision level & is not higher than previous revision level," typically occurs in the context of change management or document management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers, engineering change management (ECM), or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or change a revision level for a document, material, or object, and the new revision level you are trying to set is not higher than the existing revision level. In SAP, revision levels are used to track changes and ensure that the most current version of a document or material is being used. The system enforces that each new revision must be a higher number than the previous one to maintain proper version control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check Current Revision Level: Verify the current revision level of the document or material you are trying to change. You can do