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 this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master, or the appropriate transaction for document management).
  
  
  Update to a Higher Revision Level: When creating or changing the revision level, ensure that the new revision level is indeed higher than the existing one. For example, if the current revision level is "A", you might change it to "B", "C", etc.
  
  
  Review Change Management Process: If you are working within a change management process, ensure that all necessary approvals and steps have been followed before attempting to change the revision level.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the revision levels or the process, refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on how to manage revisions correctly.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the revision levels. Sometimes, restrictions may prevent users from making certain changes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  CC01 (Create Change Master)
  CC02 (Change Change Master)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider undergoing training or reviewing documentation related to SAP change management processes to better understand how to handle revisions and changes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CC139 error and successfully update the revision level as needed.