How To Fix PVJ434 - Changed fields are overwritten by engineering change management

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Changed fields are overwritten by engineering change management

What causes this issue?

You changed the content of fields that are to be overwritten in the
next Engineering Change Maintenance.
You can prevent the fields being overwritten by maintaining a suitable
<DS:DE.PRIOUTPUTSTATE>supply indicator</>.

System Response

In the next screen, all the fields concerned are displayed and the
appropriate supply indicator are suggested. The setting is limited to
the material being processed and therefore does not affect other
materials. However, the setting can be extended to cover material
groups.

How to fix this error?

Make the general settings for the supply indicator in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDPC05>Customizing</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ434 - Changed fields are overwritten by engineering change management ?

  The SAP error message PVJ434, which states "Changed fields are overwritten by engineering change management," typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within SAP. This error indicates that the changes you are trying to make to a material or document are being overridden by existing engineering change records.
  Cause:
  
  Engineering Change Management (ECM): The error arises when you attempt to modify fields in a material or document that are controlled by an active engineering change. The ECM process is designed to ensure that changes to materials, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or routings are managed systematically and that only approved changes are implemented.
  Active Change Number: If there is an active change number associated with the material or document, any changes made outside of that change number will be rejected to maintain data integrity.
  Field Restrictions: Certain fields may be restricted from being changed unless they are part of an active engineering change.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Change Numbers: Review the active change numbers associated with the material or document. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and checking the change management status.
  Use the Correct Change Number: If you need to make changes, ensure that you are using the correct change number. You may need to create a new change number or modify the existing one to include the changes you want to make.
  Release the Change Number: If the change number is not yet released, you may need to release it to allow the changes to take effect.
  Consult with ECM Team: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your Engineering Change Management team or the person responsible for managing changes in your organization. They can provide guidance on how to handle the changes in accordance with your company's processes.
  Review Configuration: In some cases, the configuration settings for ECM may need to be reviewed to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CS02: Change BOM
  CA02: Change Routing
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Engineering Change Management for detailed processes and guidelines.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make changes to materials or documents under ECM.
  Training: Consider training sessions on ECM processes if you frequently encounter this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PVJ434 error and successfully manage changes within the Engineering Change Management framework in SAP.