How To Fix ECM011 - No authorization to change the change number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM - General Messages for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 011

• Message text: No authorization to change the change number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM011 - No authorization to change the change number ?

  The SAP error message ECM011 ("No authorization to change the change number") typically occurs when a user attempts to modify a change number in the Engineering Change Management (ECM) module without having the necessary authorizations. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to edit a change request or change number that is locked or restricted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Lack of Authorization: The user does not have the required authorization to change the specified change number. This could be due to missing roles or permissions in their user profile.
  Change Number Status: The change number may be in a status that does not allow changes (e.g., it might be released or completed).
  Locking Mechanism: The change number might be locked by another user or process, preventing modifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction SU01 or using transaction PFCG