How To Fix V2518 - No change reason "&1" exists in Customizing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V2 - Kopierfunktionen der Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 518

• Message text: No change reason "&1" exists in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V2518 - No change reason "&1" exists in Customizing. ?

  The SAP error message V2518, which states "No change reason '&1' exists in Customizing," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when you are trying to process a transaction that requires a specific change reason that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined change reason in the Customizing settings for the relevant application area. Change reasons are used in various processes, such as sales order changes, to track why a particular change was made. If the system encounters a change reason that is not configured, it will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define the missing change reason in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant Path:
  
  Follow the path: Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Change Management -> Define Change Reasons.
  
  
  
  Define the Change Reason:
  
  In the "Define Change Reasons" section, you can create a new change reason by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Enter the required details for the change reason, including the key and description.
  
  
  
  Save Your Changes:
  
  After entering the necessary information, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Change Management in SAP SD: Change reasons are part of the change management functionality in SAP SD, which helps in tracking modifications made to sales documents.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to include your changes in a transport request to move them to the quality or production environment.
  
  If the problem persists after defining the change reason, you may want to check for any additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.