How To Fix CL147 - Selected organizational areas ignored due to engineering change mgmt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Selected organizational areas ignored due to engineering change mgmt

What causes this issue?

You want to change a class. On the initial screen of class maintenance,
you have chosen function <LS>Extras -> Choose org. areas...</> to
define that only the characteristics of a certain
<DS:GLOS.organizational_area>organizational area</> are displayed.
However, this is not possible because the class has already been
changed with reference to a <DS:GLOS.change_number>change number</>.

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?

The organizational areas you selected are ignored, and all
characteristics are shown.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL147 - Selected organizational areas ignored due to engineering change mgmt ?

  The SAP error message CL147, which states "Selected organizational areas ignored due to engineering change management," typically occurs in the context of using the Classification system in SAP, particularly when dealing with engineering change management (ECM) processes. This error indicates that the system is not processing certain organizational areas because they are not compatible with the current settings or status of the engineering change management.
  Cause:
  
  Engineering Change Management (ECM) Status: The organizational areas you are trying to select may be linked to an engineering change that is currently in a status that does not allow for changes or selections.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the classification system or the engineering change management settings may not allow for the selected organizational areas to be processed.
  Change Master Data: The change master data may not be properly set up or may have restrictions that prevent the selected areas from being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ECM Status: Review the status of the engineering change management process. Ensure that the changes are in a status that allows for the selected organizational areas to be processed.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for both the classification system and the engineering change management. Ensure that the organizational areas you are trying to select are allowed under the current settings.
  Adjust Change Master Data: If necessary, adjust the change master data to ensure that it aligns with the organizational areas you wish to select.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the classification and ECM settings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the selected organizational areas.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and others related to ECM and classification.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in engineering change management and classification.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CL147 error and implement a solution to resolve it.