How To Fix SCWN036 - No previous change exists

SCWN036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCWN - Messages Note installation and management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: No previous change exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCWN036 - No previous change exists ?

  The SAP error message SCWN036 ("No previous change exists") typically occurs in the context of change management or transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a previous change or version of an object that you are trying to revert or compare against.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Previous Version: The object you are trying to access does not have a previous version or change recorded in the system.
  Transport Request Issues: The transport request may not have been properly created or released, leading to a lack of historical data.
  Object Not Changed: The object in question may not have been changed since its creation, meaning there is no previous state to revert to.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the change history of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object History: Verify if the object has any previous versions or changes. You can do this by