How To Fix ECM523 - Change type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: Change type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM523 - Change type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ECM523 ("Change type & does not exist") typically occurs in the context of change management or configuration management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specified change type in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Change Type: The change type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The change type may have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the field where the change type is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for defining change types.
  Ensure that the change type you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify