How To Fix CY359 - You should enter a CUA status for the change mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 359

• Message text: You should enter a CUA status for the change mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY359 - You should enter a CUA status for the change mode ?

  The SAP error message CY359, which states "You should enter a CUA status for the change mode," typically occurs in the context of the Change Management module within SAP, particularly when dealing with the Change Request Management (ChaRM) functionality in Solution Manager or when managing changes in the SAP system landscape.
  Cause:
  The error message CY359 is triggered when a user attempts to perform an action related to change management without having specified a CUA (Central User Administration) status for the change mode. This can happen if:
  
  The CUA status is not defined for the change mode you are trying to use.
  The configuration for the change management process is incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be a missing entry in the relevant customizing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CY359 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check CUA Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SU01 or SU10 to check the user settings and ensure that the CUA status is properly defined for the user or group of users involved in the change process.
  
  
  
  Define CUA Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system. You can do this via transaction SPRO and then follow the path:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Change Management -> Change Request Management -> Define CUA Status
  
  Ensure that the CUA status is defined for the change mode you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Change Mode Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the change mode you are using. Ensure that it is correctly configured to work with CUA.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Change Management and CUA to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to change management and CUA.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  SU01: User maintenance
  SU10: Mass user maintenance
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Change Management and CUA.
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and update your CUA settings and change management configurations to ensure they align with your organization's processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CY359 error and continue with your change management activities in SAP.