How To Fix COCM218 - Change steps can only be determined with primary object production order

COCM218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COCM - Order Change Management

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Change steps can only be determined with primary object production order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COCM218 - Change steps can only be determined with primary object production order ?

  The SAP error message COCM218, which states "Change steps can only be determined with primary object production order," typically occurs in the context of production order management within the SAP system, particularly when working with change management in production orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a primary object (such as a production order) to be specified, but the system cannot find or identify the primary object. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Production Order: The production order you are trying to work with is not specified or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Object Type: You may be trying to use a different type of object (like a process order or a maintenance order) instead of a production order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly, preventing the system from recognizing the primary