How To Fix CRM_FS_CHANGE179 - The number (handle) assigned at header level is initial (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FS_CHANGE - Messages for Changes to Leases

• Message number: 179

• Message text: The number (handle) assigned at header level is initial (&1)

What causes this issue?

The call structure for the header data of the change processes contained
an entry that was not numbered (empty HANDLE field).

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?

Clarify internally whether a custom enhancement or the standard SAP
function was used to call the API for change processes. If the standard
SAP function was used, contact Technical Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE179 - The number (handle) assigned at header level is initial (&1) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FS_CHANGE179 indicates that there is an issue with the header level data in a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system, specifically related to a missing or uninitialized handle number. This error typically arises in the context of service order management or similar processes where a handle (or number) is expected to be assigned to the header level of a transaction but is found to be empty or uninitialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The handle number that should be assigned at the header level is not being populated correctly. This could be due to a missing configuration or data entry error.
  Incorrect Customization: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be correctly assigning the handle number.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the version of the SAP system you are using that affect how handles are assigned or processed.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in