How To Fix CC190 - System status: ECR is not yet approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: System status: ECR is not yet approved

What causes this issue?

You want to process an object (for example, BOM or document) with
reference to the change number of an ECR.

System Response

The system checks the system status of the ECR. The ECR must be
approved and converted to an ECO.

How to fix this error?

The ECR you selected is not yet approved.
Check all the change objects.
Set the relevant system status in each object management record.
You cannot convert an ECR to an ECO until all change objects have one
of the following statuses:
Change possible
Change not necessary
Then convert the ECR to an ECO (system status "Convert ECR").
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC190 - System status: ECR is not yet approved ?

  The SAP error message CC190, which states "System status: ECR is not yet approved," typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within SAP. This message indicates that an Engineering Change Request (ECR) has not yet been approved, which prevents further processing of related activities, such as creating or implementing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
  Cause:
  
  Pending Approval: The ECR has been created but has not yet gone through the necessary approval process.
  Workflow Issues: There may be issues with the workflow that handles the approval of ECRs.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to approve the ECR.
  Incomplete Data: The ECR may be missing required information that is necessary for approval.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the status of the ECR in the system. If it is still pending, you will need to follow up with the appropriate personnel to get it approved.
  Review Workflow: If there are issues with the workflow, check the workflow logs to identify any errors or bottlenecks that may be preventing the approval.
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to process the ECR has the necessary permissions to approve it. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust the permissions.
  Complete Required Information: Review the ECR for any missing or incomplete information. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly before resubmitting for approval.
  Contact Approver: If you are not the approver, reach out to the designated approver to expedite the approval process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CC01 (Create ECR), CC02 (Change ECR), and CC03 (Display ECR) to manage ECRs.
  Workflow Monitoring: Use transaction code SWI1 to monitor workflows and check the status of approvals.
  Authorization Checks: Use transaction code SU53 to check for authorization issues if you encounter permission-related problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for Engineering Change Management processes to ensure compliance with procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.