How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API038 - Cannot make changes; revision level locked for material &1 change no. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API - Message class for material change management

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Cannot make changes; revision level locked for material &1 change no. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API038 - Cannot make changes; revision level locked for material &1 change no. &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_CHMNG_API038 indicates that you are trying to make changes to a material that is currently locked at a specific revision level. This typically occurs in environments where materials are managed with strict version control, such as in the case of engineering change management (ECM) processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Revision Level Lock: The material you are trying to change is locked at a certain revision level, meaning that no changes can be made until the lock is released.
  Active Change Number: The change number associated with the material is currently active, and changes cannot be made until the change number is either completed or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material at the specified revision level.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Revision Level:
  
  Verify the current revision level of the material. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the relevant fields.
  If the revision level is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new revision.
  
  
  
  Review Change Number Status:
  
  Check the status of the change number associated with the material. If it is still active, you may need to complete or deactivate it before making changes.
  You can do this by going to the change management transaction (e.g., CC01, CC02, CC03) and reviewing the change number.
  
  
  
  Consult with the Change Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the status of the change number or the revision level, consult with your change management team or the person responsible for material changes in your organization.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material. If not, contact your SAP security team to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Use a New Change Number:
  
  If the current change number cannot be modified, consider creating a new change number for the required changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CC01 (Create Change Number), CC02 (Change Change Number), and CC03 (Display Change Number).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Engineering Change Management for best practices and procedures related to material changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the necessary changes to the material.