How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG058 - Change request type &1 cannot be assigned to an activity type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Change request type &1 cannot be assigned to an activity type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG058 - Change request type &1 cannot be assigned to an activity type ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG058 indicates that a specific change request type cannot be assigned to an activity type in the context of SAP's Change Request Management (ChaRM) or similar configuration settings. This error typically arises during the configuration of change management processes in SAP Solution Manager or when trying to assign a change request type to an activity type in a project.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The change request type you are trying to assign may not be properly configured in the system.
  Incompatibility: The change request type may not be compatible with the selected activity type due to predefined rules or settings in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  System Settings: There may be system settings or parameters that restrict the assignment of certain change request types to activity types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for change request types and activity types in the SAP Solution Manager.
  Ensure that the change request type is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Review Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the change request type is compatible with the activity type you are trying to assign it to. Check the documentation or configuration guidelines for any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the assignment has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If changes are made to the configuration, test the assignment again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.