How To Fix ECM_GRAPH003 - Engineering Change Order Cannot Be Used

ECM_GRAPH003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_GRAPH - Change Graph in Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Engineering Change Order Cannot Be Used

What causes this issue?

The change order you require <ZH>cannot</> be used to process the object
because of the following data:
Status
Type
Missing object management record

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ECM_GRAPH003 - Details

• The SAP error message ECM_GRAPH003 ("Engineering Change Order Cannot Be Used") typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the Engineering Change Order (ECO) that prevents it from being processed or utilized in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Status of the ECO: The ECO may not be in a status that allows it to be used. For example, it might be in a "Draft" or "Inactive" status.
  Validity Period: The ECO may be outside its defined validity period, meaning it is either not yet effective or has expired.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or prerequisites that have not been met, such as related documents or approvals that are required before the ECO can be used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the ECO.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are preventing the