How To Fix PPECMP386 - Engineering change management for objects is not allowed in &1 &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Engineering change management for objects is not allowed in &1 &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP386 - Engineering change management for objects is not allowed in &1 &2. ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP386 indicates that engineering change management (ECM) is not allowed for certain objects in the specified context. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation related to engineering change management on an object that is not configured to support ECM.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Restrictions: The object you are trying to change may not be set up to allow engineering change management. This can happen if the object type is not defined in the system to support ECM.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for engineering change management may not be properly set up in the system.
  Status of the Object: The object may be in a status that does not permit changes or engineering change management activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform engineering change management on the specified object.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Verify if the object type you are working with is configured to allow engineering change management. This can be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for engineering change management.
  
  
  
  Review Object Status:
  
  Check the status of the object you are trying to change. Ensure that it is in a state that allows for engineering changes.
  If the object is locked or in a status that prohibits changes, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform engineering change management activities. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to engineering change management for specific guidelines and requirements for the objects you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to engineering change management, such as:
  
  CECM (Engineering Change Management)
  C223 (Change Management: Object Types)
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on engineering change management in SAP to better understand the processes and configurations involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.