How To Fix CC284 - Selection must be a leading change master record

CC284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Selection must be a leading change master record

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC284 - Selection must be a leading change master record ?

  The SAP error message CC284, which states "Selection must be a leading change master record," typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Project System (PS) modules. This error indicates that the system expects a leading change master record to be selected for processing, but the selection made does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Leading Change Master Record: The selected record is not a leading change master record. In SAP, a leading change master record is the primary record that holds the main data for a change master, while other records may be dependent or subordinate.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a record that is not intended for the operation being performed, such as a record that is not marked as leading.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity or configuration in the system that prevent the selection of the leading change