How To Fix CC405 - The length of the change number is greater than the current setting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 405

• Message text: The length of the change number is greater than the current setting

What causes this issue?

Change number &V1& is longer than &V2& characters, which is the length
currently defined in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a shorter change number, or get your system administrator
to increase the allowed length for change numbers in your system.
Informationen for System Administration
The length of change numbers is defined in Customizing for
<LS>Engineering Change Management</> fest. The maximum length is 12
characters.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC405 - The length of the change number is greater than the current setting ?

  The SAP error message CC405, which states "The length of the change number is greater than the current setting," typically occurs in the context of change management in SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the context of configuration management or engineering change management.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a mismatch between the length of the change number being used and the length defined in the system settings. This can happen if:
  
  The change number being entered exceeds the maximum length defined in the configuration settings.
  There is a configuration issue where the system is set to expect a shorter change number than what is being provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Change Number Length Setting:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for change management in SAP. This can typically be found in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for change management and check the settings for the change number length.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Change Number:
  
  If the change number you are trying to use is longer than the allowed length, consider using a shorter change number that complies with the system's settings.
  
  
  
  Modify the Configuration (if necessary):
  
  If you need to use longer change numbers, you may need to adjust the configuration settings to allow for a longer change number length. This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or configuration team, as it involves changing system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to change management for any specific guidelines on change number formats and lengths.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved and that the system accepts the change number.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or CC01/CC02 (to create or change change numbers) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.