How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO036 - Cannot update change number &1; previous error while deleting

/PLMI/ECN_BO036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Cannot update change number &1; previous error while deleting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO036 - Cannot update change number &1; previous error while deleting ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO036 Cannot update change number &1; previous error while deleting typically occurs in the context of change management within SAP, particularly when dealing with Engineering Change Numbers (ECNs) or similar objects. This error indicates that there was a problem when trying to delete or update a change number, and it is often related to data integrity issues or dependencies that prevent the operation from completing successfully.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing dependencies or references to the change number that prevent it from being deleted or updated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the delete or update operation on the change number.
  Locked Objects: The change number or related objects may be locked by another user or process, preventing the update or deletion.
  Incomplete Data: The change number may have incomplete or inconsistent data that needs to be resolved before the operation