How To Fix CC251 - ECO & cannot be released for production

CC251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: ECO & cannot be released for production

What causes this issue?

You want to set a release key for an ECO and it has been defined as
globally released.

System Response

The system checks the system status of the ECO. You can only set the
release key if the <LS>ECO released</> system status is set for the
ECO.

How to fix this error?

Check the system status of the ECO (in the change header).
If required, set the system status to <LS>ECO released</>.
If you cannot yet set this system status for the ECO, you first have to
process the system status of the allocated change objects.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC251 - ECO & cannot be released for production ?

  The SAP error message CC251 typically indicates that an Engineering Change Order (ECO) cannot be released for production due to certain conditions not being met. This error is often encountered in the context of managing changes in production processes, materials, or product designs within the SAP system.
  Causes of Error CC251
  
  
  Incomplete ECO Data: The ECO may not have all the required data filled out, such as valid start and end dates, or missing components.
  
  
  Status Issues: The ECO might be in a status that does not allow it to be released. For example, it may still be in a draft or pending approval status.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other ECOs or production orders that need to be resolved before the current ECO can be released.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: The materials associated with the ECO may not be set up correctly in the material master, or they may not be valid for the