How To Fix ECM_CUST021 - Context & cannot be created

ECM_CUST021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Context & cannot be created

What causes this issue?

The context cannot be created because the organizational unit and phase
are either not specified, or incorrect, or in an invalid sequence.

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?

Enter a valid organizational unit and a valid phase for the context.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECM_CUST021 - Details

• The SAP error message ECM_CUST021 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the Enterprise Change Management (ECM) module, specifically related to the context that cannot be created. This error can arise due to various reasons, including missing or incorrect configuration settings, authorization issues, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required configuration for the context in the ECM module may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or access the context.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the context from being created.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or parameters may not be correctly defined, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that all necessary configurations for the ECM module are in place. This includes checking the settings for the context you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check