How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO008 - Object type &1 is in use and cannot be removed from change number &2

/PLMI/ECN_BO008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Object type &1 is in use and cannot be removed from change number &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO008 - Object type &1 is in use and cannot be removed from change number &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO008 indicates that an object type (denoted by &1) is currently in use and cannot be removed from a change number (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar processes where objects (like materials, documents, or BOMs) are associated with a specific change number for tracking and management purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Object in Use: The object you are trying to remove is currently being referenced or used in another transaction or process. This could be due to:
  
  The object is still assigned to a production order, maintenance order, or another change number.
  The object is locked by another user or process.
  The object is part of a dependent object that is still active.
  
  
  
  Status of Change Number: The change number itself may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being released or completed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Usage: 
  
  Investigate where the object is being