How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS006 - Change Number (ECO) not supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS - Message class for MDG Material Access Layer

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Change Number (ECO) not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS006 - Change Number (ECO) not supported ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_ACCESS006 indicates that a Change Number (Engineering Change Order, ECO) is not supported in the context of the Master Data Governance (MDG) for Material Management. This error typically arises when trying to process a material master record that is associated with a change number that is either not valid or not configured correctly in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Change Number: The change number you are trying to use may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Change Number Configuration: The system may not be configured to support change numbers for the specific material type or in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  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 marked as "inactive").
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the change number.
  MDG Configuration: The MDG configuration may not be set up to handle change numbers properly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Change Number: Check if the change number you are using is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code CC01 to create/change a change number).
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the material type and the relevant configuration settings in MDG are set up to support change numbers. This may involve checking the customizing settings in SPRO.
  Review Change Number Status: Make sure that the change number is active and in a status that allows it to be used for the intended operation.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the change number. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help notes related to MDG and change numbers for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  MDG Configuration Guide: Review the Master Data Governance configuration guide for details on how to set up and manage change numbers.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed and resolved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.