How To Fix CP208 - Change number & collision with available change number &

CP208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Change number & collision with available change number &

What causes this issue?

During the date shift, the change status, which is shifted with change
number &V1&, collided with an existing change status with the change
number &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CP208 - Details

• The SAP error message CP208 indicates a collision between change numbers in the context of change management, particularly when working with change numbers in the SAP system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to assign a change number that conflicts with an existing change number in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error CP208 occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Change Number Conflict: The change number you are trying to use is already assigned to another object or is in use in a way that conflicts with the current operation.
  Incorrect Change Number Status: The change number may not be in the correct status for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be locked or not released).
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the use of certain change numbers under specific conditions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CP208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing