How To Fix CU718 - Enter a change number

CU718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Enter a change number

What causes this issue?

Once you have changed a configurable object using a change number, all
further changes to the object must also be made with a change number.

System Response

The system found that the object has been changed using a change
number.

How to fix this error?

Please 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 CU718 - Enter a change number ?

  The SAP error message CU718, which states "Enter a change number," typically occurs in the context of Change Management within SAP, particularly when working with configuration management or engineering change management processes. This error indicates that a change number is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a change number in the relevant field when trying to perform an action that requires it.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require a change number for certain transactions, and if the user does not provide one, the error will be triggered.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create change numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Change Number: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid change number in the