How To Fix CL673 - Engineering change management indicator is not set for class type "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Engineering change management indicator is not set for class type "&"

What causes this issue?

The class type has multiple objects and engineering change management
is activated for classification for one object. However, engineering
change management is not activated for the class type.

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?

First set the <ZH>engineering change management</> indicator for the
class type, then set the indicator for the objects of the class type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL673 - Engineering change management indicator is not set for class type "&" ?

  The SAP error message CL673 indicates that the Engineering Change Management (ECM) indicator is not set for a specific class type in the classification system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform operations related to engineering change management, but the system does not recognize the class type as being configured for ECM.
  Cause:
  
  Class Type Configuration: The class type you are working with does not have the Engineering Change Management indicator set. This means that the system does not consider this class type for ECM processes.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings for the class type in the classification system may not have been properly configured.
  Incorrect Class Type: You may be using a class type that is not intended for engineering change management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Class Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class).
  Enter the class type that is causing the error and check its settings.
  Ensure that the "Engineering Change Management" indicator is set for the class type.
  
  
  
  Set the ECM Indicator:
  
  If the ECM indicator is not set, you can enable it by editing the class type settings.
  Look for the option related to Engineering Change Management and activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Class Type Usage:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct class type for your engineering change management processes. If necessary, switch to a class type that is configured for ECM.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring class types and ECM settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you made changes to the class type in a development environment, ensure that these changes are transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to class types and their settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL673 error and properly configure the class type for engineering change management in SAP.