How To Fix ECM_FACADE018 - Engineering change order & has not been released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_FACADE - Engineering Change Management: Facade Class

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Engineering change order & has not been released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_FACADE018 - Engineering change order & has not been released ?

  The SAP error message ECM_FACADE018 typically indicates that an Engineering Change Order (ECO) has not been released, which prevents further processing or actions related to that ECO. This error is commonly encountered in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  ECO Status: The ECO is still in a draft or "not released" status. This means that the necessary approvals or reviews have not been completed.
  Missing Approvals: The ECO may require approvals from specific stakeholders or departments before it can be released.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the ECO that needs to be addressed before it can be released.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to release the ECO may not have the necessary permissions or roles assigned to perform this action.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ECO Status: Navigate to the ECO in question and verify its current status. If it is not released, you will need to take the necessary steps