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 to review the roles assigned to the user.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the relevant activities in the Engineering Change Management area.
  
  
  
  Change Number Status:
  
  Check the status of the change number. If it is in a status that does not allow changes, you may need to change its status to allow modifications or create a new change number if necessary.
  
  
  
  Unlocking the Change Number:
  
  If the change number is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  If appropriate, unlock the change number or ask the user who has it locked to release it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the authorization issue, consult with your SAP security team or administrator to review and adjust the user's authorizations as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  PFCG - Role Maintenance
  SM12 - Display and Delete Locks
  CC01 - Create Change Number
  CC02 - Change Change Number
  CC03 - Display Change Number
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Engineering Change Management for more details on change numbers and authorization requirements.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking authorizations and statuses, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the ECM011 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.