How To Fix CC871 - Change type for object management record is initial

CC871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Change type for object management record is initial

What causes this issue?

You want to change the initial status of the object management record.

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?

You can still cancel the status change and assign any change type of
your choice to the object management record.
If you confirm the status change with "Continue", you can only assign
a change type with an identical status profile and workflow task.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC871 - Change type for object management record is initial ?

  The SAP error message CC871 ("Change type for object management record is initial") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an issue with the change type in the object management record (OMR) for a controlling object, such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Change Type: The change type for the object management record has not been defined or is set to an initial value (blank).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the specific object type that is being processed.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the controlling object, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CC871 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Management Record:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (for cost centers) or the relevant