How To Fix /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE010 - No change log determined; incorrect Changed Effective Date entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No change log determined; incorrect Changed Effective Date entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE010 - No change log determined; incorrect Changed Effective Date entered ?

  The SAP error message /PMG/CHN_LOG_MESSAGE010 indicates that the system could not determine a change log due to an incorrect "Changed Effective Date" being entered. This error typically arises in the context of change management or when dealing with change logs in SAP, particularly in modules related to project management or change tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the "Changed Effective Date" entered does not correspond to any existing records in the change log. This could be due to a typo, an incorrect format, or a date that is outside the range of available change logs.
  No Change Log Exists: There may not be any change logs available for the specified date, meaning that the system cannot find any records to display or process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data or configuration settings that prevent the system from retrieving the change log.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the Date: Check the "Changed Effective Date" you have entered. Ensure that it is correct, formatted properly, and falls within the range of dates for which change logs exist.
  Check Change Logs: Look into the change logs to confirm that there are entries for the date you are trying to access. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays change logs.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to the specific module you are working with. This may provide insights into the expected date formats and other requirements.
  System Configuration: If you have access, check the system configuration settings related to change logs. Ensure that the change log functionality is properly set up and that there are no restrictions or filters that could be affecting the retrieval of logs.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to change logs, such as SCDO (Change Document Overview) or others specific to your module.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view change logs, as restrictions could also lead to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.