How To Fix CC170 - Revision level cannot be created for this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Revision level cannot be created for this document

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a revision level to the change status of the
document.

System Response

The system checks whether the selcted change master contains the
indicator <LS>A management record is required for each object</> for
the <LS>Object type</> document.

How to fix this error?

This indicator is not set in the change master record.
Before you can assign a revision level to this change status of the
document using this change master, you have to enter this indicator in
the change master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC170 - Revision level cannot be created for this document ?

  The SAP error message CC170, which states "Revision level cannot be created for this document," typically occurs in the context of document management or change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering change management (ECM) or document revisions in the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for a revision to be created. For example, if the document is locked or in a status that prohibits changes.
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not be filled out, preventing the creation of a new revision.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create a revision for the document.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the creation of revisions for certain document types.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type may not support revisions, or it may be configured in such a way