How To Fix ECM_CUST026 - Context &: Predecessor was determined and entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Context &: Predecessor was determined and entered

What causes this issue?

The sequence of contexts arises partly from the sequence of
organizational units and phases that can be entered in contexts. If no
predecessor is entered, the system tries to infer one.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_CUST026 - Context &: Predecessor was determined and entered ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST026 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Management module, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Management (ECM). This error indicates that a predecessor for a change has been determined and entered, but there may be issues with the configuration or the data being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Predecessor Entry: The error suggests that a predecessor change has already been defined for the current change request. This could mean that the system is trying to process a change that is dependent on another change that has already been established.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the ECM module that are not aligned with the current change request.
  Data Integrity: There could be issues with the data integrity, such as missing or incorrect entries related to the predecessor change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Predecessor Changes: Check the predecessor changes that have been entered for the current change request. Ensure that they are correctly