How To Fix PPEENG416 - &1 from &2 to &3 can be edited only with a change number

PPEENG416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 416

• Message text: &1 from &2 to &3 can be edited only with a change number

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a new relationship of type &v1& between the
objects &v2& and &v3& without specifying a change number. This is not
possible for the following reasons:
This relationship has already been maintained with change numbers.
The Customizing for type &v1& requires it to be maintained with change
numbers.

System Response

The system does not allow you to edit the relationship wthout a change
number.

How to fix this error?

Select a change number to use when editing.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG416 - &1 from &2 to &3 can be edited only with a change number ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG416 indicates that a specific object (like a material or a production order) can only be edited if a change number is assigned to it. This is a common scenario in SAP when working with engineering change management (ECM) processes, particularly in the context of production planning and engineering.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is configured to require a change number for any modifications to the specified object. This is typically done to ensure that changes are tracked and managed properly, especially in environments where product changes need to be controlled and documented.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Assign a Change Number: 
  
  You need to create or assign a change number to the object you are trying to edit. This can usually be done through the change management transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like CC01 for creating a change number).
  Once you