How To Fix CFV055 - You cannot change detailed plan &1 &2; approval is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 055

• Message text: You cannot change detailed plan &1 &2; approval is missing

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain a different
<DS:GLOS.3526C4FCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>master recipe</> for the
detailed plan of the
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</>. The
master recipe specified is subject to
<DS:GLOS.3526BEE3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>engineering change management
</>. You need a <DS:GLOS.3526BEE6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>change number
</> to change the detailed plan.

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?

Enter a change number that is valid for the master recipe of
<DS:GLOS.3526C3C2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>task list group</> &V2& and
<DS:GLOS.3526BEB7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>group counter</> &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV055 - You cannot change detailed plan &1 &2; approval is missing ?

  The SAP error message CFV055 indicates that you are trying to change a detailed planning document (like a plan or forecast) that requires approval, but the necessary approval has not been obtained. This is common in environments where planning documents must go through an approval process before they can be modified.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The detailed plan (identified by &1 and &2 in the message) is in a status that requires approval.
  The approval process has not been completed, meaning the document is locked for changes until it is approved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the approval status of the detailed plan. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code CF01 for changing planning data) and checking the status of the plan.
  
  
  Obtain Approval: If the plan requires approval, you will need to follow the appropriate process to get it approved. This may involve:
  
  Submitting the plan for approval through the designated workflow.
  Contacting the person or team responsible for approvals to expedite the process.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the plan. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for specific procedures related to the approval process in your environment.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Sometimes, the document may be locked by another user. You can check for locks using transaction SM12 and see if you need to wait for the other user to release the lock.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CF01 (Change Planning) and CF02 (Display Planning) to manage planning documents.
  Workflow Management: Understand how the approval workflow is set up in your organization, as this can vary significantly between implementations.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to perform the actions you are attempting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.