How To Fix CO786 - Change mgmt can only be activated when transfer of reqmts is activated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 786

• Message text: Change mgmt can only be activated when transfer of reqmts is activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO786 - Change mgmt can only be activated when transfer of reqmts is activated ?

  The SAP error message CO786 indicates that the change management functionality in the SAP system cannot be activated because the transfer of requirements (also known as "transfer of requirements for production planning") is not enabled. This error typically arises in the context of Production Planning (PP) and Controlling (CO) modules when trying to activate change management features.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system settings for the transfer of requirements are not configured correctly. Change management in SAP requires that the transfer of requirements is activated to ensure that the system can manage changes in production orders and related requirements effectively.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO786 error, you need to activate the transfer of requirements in your SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Production -> Production Planning -> Basic Settings -> Transfer of Requirements
  
  
  
  
  Activate Transfer of Requirements:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to activate the transfer of requirements.
  Ensure that the relevant settings are enabled for the materials and production processes you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master records for the relevant materials have the appropriate settings for transfer of requirements.
  You can check this by going to the material master (transaction code MM03) and reviewing the MRP views.
  
  
  
  Review Change Management Settings:
  
  After activating the transfer of requirements, you may also want to review the settings related to change management to ensure they are configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to activate change management again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring transfer of requirements and change management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for configuration settings.
  MM03 for viewing material master data.
  CO02 for changing production orders.
  
  
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO786 error and successfully activate change management in your SAP system.