How To Fix ECM_FACADE020 - The change type of the engineering change order has no value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: The change type of the engineering change order has no value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_FACADE020 - The change type of the engineering change order has no value ?

  The SAP error message ECM_FACADE020 indicates that there is an issue with the engineering change order (ECO) where the change type has not been defined or is missing a value. This error typically arises in the context of managing engineering change processes within SAP, particularly in the SAP Engineering Change Management (ECM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Change Type: The most common cause of this error is that the change type for the engineering change order has not been specified or is set to an invalid value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system where the change types are not properly defined in the customizing settings.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may have inadvertently left the change type field blank when creating or modifying the engineering change order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Change Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the engineering change order transaction (e.g., CC01 for creating ECO).
  Ensure that the change type field is filled in correctly. If it is blank, select a valid change type from the dropdown list.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Access the customizing settings for Engineering Change Management (transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Engineering Change Management > Define Change Types.
  Ensure that the change types are defined correctly and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Validate User Input:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry, ensure that users are trained to fill in all required fields, including the change type, when creating or modifying ECOs.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify engineering change orders and that they can access the change types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any additional requirements or constraints related to the change types in your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CC01 (Create ECO), CC02 (Change ECO), and CC03 (Display ECO).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the change type assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ECM_FACADE020 error and ensure that engineering change orders are processed correctly in your SAP system.