How To Fix COCM196 - Process steps for procurement element change record & cannot be reversed

COCM196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Process steps for procurement element change record & cannot be reversed

What causes this issue?

The selected process step cannot be reversed. A subsequent step has
already been executed for procurement element change record &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Select the last step that was executed from the steps that are to be
reversed. If the "change original order" process step has already been
executed, then no further steps can be reversed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COCM196 - Details

• The SAP error message COCM196 indicates that there is an issue with the process steps for a procurement element change record that cannot be reversed. This typically occurs in the context of change management in SAP, particularly when dealing with procurement elements such as purchase orders, contracts, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Record Status: The change record may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. This can happen if the change has already been processed or if it is locked due to other transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked documents that prevent the reversal of the change record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the reversal.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the ability to reverse certain changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Change Record Status: Review the status of the change record to ensure it is eligible for reversal. If it