How To Fix MEDCM017 - Reason for change & not defined. Check your input

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEDCM - DCM Message Class "Version in Purchasing"

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Reason for change & not defined. Check your input

What causes this issue?

The reason for change that you have entered does not exist.
To use a change reason, you must have defined the reason in Customizing
for <ZK>Purchasing</>.

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?

To add the change reason, contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain a corresponding change reason in Customizing for
<ZK>Purchasing</> under <ZK>Version Management -> Define Reasons for
Change</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEDCM017 - Reason for change & not defined. Check your input ?

  The SAP error message MEDCM017 typically occurs in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, particularly when dealing with change management or material master data. The message indicates that there is an issue with the reason for change not being defined or not properly specified in the input.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reason for Change: The reason for change field is either left blank or not filled out correctly when trying to make changes to a material or related data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not have the necessary configuration set up for the reasons for change, which can lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data, which can also trigger this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or invalid data entries in the fields related to the change request can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that the reason for change