How To Fix ECM_VAL021 - Engineering change order not released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_VAL - Engineering Change Management Validity

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Engineering change order not released

What causes this issue?

You want to set the status of a context to <LS>active</> or <LS>released
</>.

System Response

The system checks whether the change order has been released.
This change order has not been released.

How to fix this error?

Release the change order. Then you can change the status of the context.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_VAL021 - Engineering change order not released ?

  The SAP error message ECM_VAL021, which states "Engineering change order not released," typically occurs in the context of managing Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) within the SAP system. This error indicates that the ECO you are trying to process has not been released, which is a prerequisite for certain actions, such as creating or modifying related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  ECO Not Released: The primary cause of this error is that the Engineering Change Order has not been released. In SAP, ECOs must go through a release process to be considered valid for further actions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to release the ECO.
  Incomplete Data: The ECO may be missing required data or approvals that prevent it from being released.
  Status of ECO: The ECO may be in a status that does not allow it to be released (e.g., it may be in a draft or pending state).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the ECO: 
  
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