How To Fix PPER3E_ECN009 - Change number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_ECN - Message Class for BAdI Class CL_PPER3E_ECN

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Change number &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPER3E_ECN009 - Change number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_ECN009 indicates that a change number (or change request) specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) or when working with change numbers in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number you are trying to use may have been entered incorrectly, or it may not exist in the system.
  Change Number Not Created: The change number may not have been created or released yet.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the change number.
  Data Deletion: The change number may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the change number from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Change Number: Double-check the change number you are entering for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is the correct format and exists in the system.
  Check Change Number Status: Use transaction codes like CC03 (Display Change Number) to check if the change number exists and its status (e.g., created, released).
  Create Change Number: If the change number does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction CC01 (Create Change Number).
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the change number. You may need to contact your SAP security team for assistance.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you suspect that the change number should exist but cannot find it, consult with your SAP support team or check the system logs for any related issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CC01: Create Change Number
  CC02: Change Change Number
  CC03: Display Change Number
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Engineering Change Management for more context on how change numbers are managed within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.