How To Fix PPEECM012 - Change number &1 is not a valid successor of &4 for &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEECM - Change Management in iPPE

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Change number &1 is not a valid successor of &4 for &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEECM012 - Change number &1 is not a valid successor of &4 for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPEECM012 indicates that there is an issue with the change management process in the SAP system, specifically related to change numbers and their successors. This error typically arises in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) when trying to assign a change number that is not a valid successor to another change number.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Change number &1 is not a valid successor of &4 for &2 &3" can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Invalid Change Number Sequence: The change number you are trying to use as a successor does not follow the correct sequence defined in the system. Each change number must have a defined predecessor and successor relationship.
  
  
  Change Number Status: The change number you are trying to use may not be in a status that allows it to be a successor. For example, it might be closed or inactive.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings