How To Fix ECM_VAL509 - Parameter effectivity is not possible for context &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_VAL - Engineering Change Management Validity

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Parameter effectivity is not possible for context &

What causes this issue?

You can only maintain parameter effectivity for a context if an
effectivity type is entered.
Otherwise you can only enter the valid-from date and valid-to date.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_VAL509 - Parameter effectivity is not possible for context & ?

  The SAP error message ECM_VAL509, which states "Parameter effectivity is not possible for context &," typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) or variant configuration scenarios. This error indicates that the system is unable to apply parameter effectivity for the specified context, which could be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Context: The context specified in the error message may not support parameter effectivity. This can happen if the context is not defined correctly or if it is not intended to have effectivity parameters.
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration settings for parameter effectivity may not be set up in the system. This includes missing or incorrect settings in the configuration profiles or the variant configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the context, such as missing master data or incorrect relationships between objects.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify