How To Fix /PLMI/PPE_BO017 - Change number &1 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE_BO -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Change number &1 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO017 - Change number &1 is not active ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE_BO017 Change number &1 is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Engineering Change Management (ECM) processes. This error indicates that the change number you are trying to work with is not currently active, which means that it cannot be used for the intended operations, such as creating or modifying documents, items, or other related objects.
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Change Number: The change number you are trying to use has not been activated. Change numbers must be activated before they can be used in processes.
  Status Issues: The change number may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it might be in a draft or pending state).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the change number.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the change number from being activated or used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Activate the Change Number:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CC01 for creating change numbers, CC02 for changing them).
  Check the status of the change number and activate it if it is not already active.
  
  
  
  Check Change Number Status:
  
  Use transaction CC03 to display the change number and verify its status.
  Ensure that the change number is in an active state.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to work with change numbers. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review any settings that might affect the activation and usage of change numbers.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, a change number may depend on other objects or processes. Ensure that all prerequisites are met for the change number to be activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on change management processes and the specific transaction codes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.