How To Fix CMS_COMMON044 - Cannot change adm. org. unit of Coll. Obj. ID&1; it is subject to release

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_COMMON - Message Class for Common Service Functions

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Cannot change adm. org. unit of Coll. Obj. ID&1; it is subject to release

What causes this issue?

You want to change the administration organizational unit of collateral
object with ID &V1& and type &V2&. However, the system does not allow
you to change the administration organizational unit of a collateral
object if it is subject to the release procedure.

System Response

The system does not consider the collateral object for processing while
executing the <ZK>Change of Administration Organizational Unit</>
report.

How to fix this error?

Before executing the report, complete the release procedure for the
collateral objects whose organizational unit is to be changed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_COMMON044 - Cannot change adm. org. unit of Coll. Obj. ID&1; it is subject to release ?

  The SAP error message CMS_COMMON044 indicates that you are trying to change the administrative organization unit of a collection object (Coll. Obj.) that is currently subject to a release. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Content Management System (CMS) or similar modules where objects are managed and released in a controlled manner.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the collection object you are attempting to modify is in a state that does not allow changes to its administrative organization unit. This is often due to the following reasons:
  
  The object is currently in a released state or has been approved for release.
  There are restrictions in place that prevent changes to certain attributes of the object once it has been released.
  The object may be locked or in use by another process or user.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Release Status: Verify if the collection object is indeed in a released state. If it is, you may need to revert it to a draft or editable state before making changes.
  
  
  Unlock the Object: If the object is locked, check if it can be unlocked. This may involve coordinating with other users or processes that are currently using the object.
  
  
  Change the Release Status: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to change the status of the object to allow for modifications. This could involve un-releasing the object or changing its status through the appropriate transaction codes or functions in SAP.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to manage collection objects and their administrative organization units.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to content management and object management in SAP, such as CMS_ADMIN, CMS_COCKPIT, or others relevant to your version of SAP.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the collection object. Sometimes, user roles and authorizations can restrict certain actions.
  Change Management Processes: Understand your organization's change management processes, as they may dictate how and when changes can be made to released objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CMS_COMMON044 error and successfully modify the administrative organization unit of the collection object.