How To Fix ECM_FACADE022 - Engineering change order & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Engineering change order & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_FACADE022 - Engineering change order & already exists ?

  The SAP error message ECM_FACADE022 typically indicates that an Engineering Change Order (ECO) you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when you attempt to create a new ECO with a number that is already assigned to an existing ECO.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate ECO Number: The most common cause is that the ECO number you are trying to use is already in use by another ECO.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a mistake in the input data, such as a typo in the ECO number.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation of duplicate ECOs based on certain criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing ECOs: Verify if the ECO number you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by searching for the ECO in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code CC01 for creating ECOs or CC02 for changing