How To Fix ECM_CUST029 - Context &: Predecessor belongs to a different change type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Context &: Predecessor belongs to a different change type

What causes this issue?

The contexts of different change types are completely unrelated to each
other and cannot have sequential relationships between them.

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?

Create a similar context in the current change type and enter this as a
predecessor.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_CUST029 - Context &: Predecessor belongs to a different change type ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST029 indicates that there is an issue with the change management process in the SAP system, specifically related to the predecessor of a change request. The message states that the predecessor belongs to a different change type, which means that the system is enforcing rules about the relationships between different types of change requests.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Management (ECM) module when:
  
  You are trying to create or link a change request (e.g., a transport request) that has a predecessor (another change request) that is of a different change type.
  The system is configured to restrict certain types of change requests from being linked together, which is a common practice to maintain the integrity of the change management process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Types: Verify the change types of both the current change request and the