How To Fix CC178 - Change number & cannot be used for documents

CC178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Change number & cannot be used for documents

What causes this issue?

You want to create or change a document with change number &V1&.
However, the indicator <LS>Object type active for change number</> is
not set for the object type <ZH>Document</> in the change master
record.

How to fix this error?

If you are authorized to change the change master, set this indicator.
Otherwise, consult your system manager.
If the change master record cannot be changed, choose a different
change master, which allows you to process documents.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC178 - Change number & cannot be used for documents ?

  The SAP error message CC178 indicates that a specific change number cannot be used for documents. This error typically arises in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the context of engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error CC178 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Change Number Status: The change number may not be in a status that allows it to be used for the intended documents. For example, it might be in a "Blocked" or "Inactive" status.
  
  
  Document Assignment: The document you are trying to associate with the change number may not be compatible with the change number's settings or requirements.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the change number for the specified documents.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain change numbers for specific document types.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the