How To Fix V1894 - Engineering change status of the scheduling agreement has not been copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 894

• Message text: Engineering change status of the scheduling agreement has not been copied

What causes this issue?

There is no management for cumulative quantity or date-dependent
engineering change statuses in individual orders (there can only be one
valid engineering change status for an order item) so the system does
not automatically copy the engineering change statuses from the
scheduling agreement. Instead, you must enter the required engineering
status in the copied item manually, if necessary.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1894 - Engineering change status of the scheduling agreement has not been copied ?

  The SAP error message V1894, which states "Engineering change status of the scheduling agreement has not been copied," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning when there is an issue with the engineering change management (ECM) process in relation to scheduling agreements.
  Cause:
  
  
  Engineering Change Management (ECM) Status: The error usually arises when the engineering change status of a material or component in a scheduling agreement is not compatible or has not been properly updated. This can happen if:
  
  The engineering change status is not set correctly in the material master.
  The scheduling agreement is referencing a material with an outdated or incorrect engineering change status.
  There are inconsistencies between the engineering change status in the material master and the scheduling agreement.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the scheduling agreement, particularly if changes were made to the material master after the scheduling agreement was created.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the engineering change status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Engineering Change Status: Verify the engineering change status of the material in question. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, MRP, etc.) for the engineering change status.
  Ensure that the status is correctly set and reflects the current state of the material.
  
  
  
  Update Scheduling Agreement: If the engineering change status has changed, you may need to update the scheduling agreement. This can be done by:
  
  Modifying the scheduling agreement (transaction code ME32L) to ensure it reflects the current engineering change status.
  If necessary, create a new scheduling agreement that incorporates the updated engineering change status.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies: Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the material master and the scheduling agreement. This may involve:
  
  Using transaction codes like ME2N or ME3L to review the scheduling agreements and their associated materials.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the engineering change status. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to engineering change management and scheduling agreements for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME32L: Change Scheduling Agreement
  ME2N: Purchase Orders by PO Number
  ME3L: Outline Agreements by Vendor
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation on engineering change management and scheduling agreements to better understand the processes involved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.