How To Fix ECM050 - The engineering change order cannot be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: The engineering change order cannot be released

What causes this issue?

The release of the change order is not possible for the following
reasons:
Not all change tasks are released.
The change request has not been approved.

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?

Before releasing the change order, release all of its change tasks.
Ensure that the change request for the change order is approved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM050 - The engineering change order cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message ECM050, which states "The engineering change order cannot be released," typically occurs in the context of managing engineering change orders (ECOs) within the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the status of the ECO, missing data, or configuration issues. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Data: The ECO may have missing mandatory fields or data that need to be filled out before it can be released.
  Status Issues: The ECO might be in a status that does not allow it to be released (e.g., it may be in a draft or pending state).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other documents or processes that need to be resolved before the ECO can be released.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the ECO may not have the necessary authorizations or roles assigned in SAP.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific