How To Fix CP205 - Change number & exceeds existing change status

CP205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Change number & exceeds existing change status

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to shift change numbers. Change statuses may not
"pass" each other because of a shift in the change number's date.
However, change number &V1& overlaps with another change status.
This problem can occur, for example, if an object is processed with
several change numbers and you need to shift numbers for one or
several change numbers.

How can this happen?

You created an object on 1/1/1994 and changed it with a change number
for 10/1/1994. This change number should be shifted back to 1/1/1993.
However, this shift fails since the change statuses overlap.

How to fix this error?

Check the routings effected by the shift.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP205 - Change number & exceeds existing change status ?

  The SAP error message CP205 ("Change number & exceeds existing change status") typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with change numbers in the context of production planning or engineering change management. This error indicates that the change number you are trying to use is not valid for the current status of the object you are trying to change.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Number Status: The change number you are trying to use may have a status that does not allow further changes. For example, if the change number is already completed or locked, you cannot use it to make further modifications.
  Object Status: The object (e.g., material, BOM, routing) you are trying to change may be in a status that does not permit changes with the specified change number.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from using the change number.
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number entered