How To Fix CMS_PCN_CR008 - Cannot create change request; entity object is not yet released

CMS_PCN_CR008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_PCN_CR - CMS: Change Requests

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot create change request; entity object is not yet released

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?

Set object status to active to create a change request.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_PCN_CR008 - Cannot create change request; entity object is not yet released ?

  The SAP error message CMS_PCN_CR008 indicates that a change request cannot be created because the associated entity object (such as a document, material, or other object) has not yet been released. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change Management or Product Change Notification (PCN) processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Entity Not Released: The primary cause of this error is that the entity object you are trying to create a change request for is still in a draft or unreleased state. In SAP, certain objects must be released before they can be modified or have change requests associated with them.
  Workflow Status: The workflow status of the object may not allow for change requests to be created.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from creating a change request for unreleased objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Entity Object: 
  
  Navigate to the entity object in question (e.g., a document, material, etc.) and check its status.
  If it is