How To Fix FRMLMSC123 - Change number &1 cannot be used; choose another one

FRMLMSC123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Change number &1 cannot be used; choose another one

What causes this issue?

The change number &V1& was created for internal processing of change
states. It must not be used for any other purposes.

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 FRMLMSC123 - Change number &1 cannot be used; choose another one ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC123 indicates that a specific change number cannot be used in the context of a particular operation, typically related to change management in SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error often arises when working with change numbers in the context of material master data, production orders, or similar objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Change Number: The change number you are trying to use may not be valid for the operation you are performing. This could be due to it being inactive, expired, or not applicable to the specific material or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified change number.
  Status of Change Number: The change number might be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be locked or not yet released).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the