How To Fix CC551 - Start of change number & processing

CC551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Start of change number & processing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC551 - Start of change number & processing ?

  The SAP error message CC551 ("Start of change number & processing") typically occurs in the context of change management in SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the SAP Production Planning (PP) or SAP Project System (PS) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a change number, which is used to manage changes to production or project data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Change Number: The change number you are trying to use may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Change Number Status: The change number might be in a status that does not allow processing (e.g., it may be locked or not yet released).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process the change number.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the change number from being processed correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Number: Verify that the change number