How To Fix CH140 - Change number '&' cannot be used right now

CH140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Change number '&' cannot be used right now

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the status of the chnage master record.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CH140 - Details

• The SAP error message CH140, which states "Change number '&' cannot be used right now," typically occurs in the context of change management and configuration in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the context of engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes.
  Causes:
  
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that does not allow it to be used. For example, it might be in a "Blocked" or "Closed" status.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified change number.
  Time Constraints: The change number may be restricted to a specific time frame, and the current date may fall outside of that range.
  Incomplete Data: The change number may not have all the required data or may be missing necessary components.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the use of the change number at this time.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Change Number Status: