How To Fix CU059 - Change number required when editing dependencies for this object

CU059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Change number required when editing dependencies for this object

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain object dependencies for an object.
As engineering change management is active for allocations to this
object, all further changes must be made with a change number.

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?

Enter a change number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU059 - Change number required when editing dependencies for this object ?

  The SAP error message CU059 ("Change number required when editing dependencies for this object") typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when working with configuration management and dependencies in the SAP system. This error indicates that a change number is required to make modifications to the dependencies of a particular object, such as a material or a configuration profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change Management Settings: The system is configured to require a change number for any modifications to certain objects. This is often the case in environments where strict change control processes are in place.
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to edit may be locked for changes without a valid change number.
  Missing Change Number: You may not have specified a change number when attempting to edit the dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CU059 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Change Number:
  
  When prompted by the error message, you need to enter