How To Fix V4126 - There can only be one valid engineering change status per delivery date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 126

• Message text: There can only be one valid engineering change status per delivery date

What causes this issue?

You have entered an existing engineering change status.

System Response

The system rejects your system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4126 - There can only be one valid engineering change status per delivery date ?

  The SAP error message V4126, "There can only be one valid engineering change status per delivery date," typically occurs in the context of managing engineering change management (ECM) within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with materials that have multiple engineering change statuses.
  Cause:
  This error arises when there are multiple engineering change statuses assigned to a material for the same delivery date. In SAP, each delivery date can only have one valid engineering change status to ensure consistency and clarity in the production and delivery processes. If the system detects more than one status for the same date, it triggers this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Engineering Change Statuses: Review the engineering change statuses assigned to the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like MM03 for material master) and checking the engineering change management section.
  
  
  Identify Conflicts: Look for any conflicting engineering change statuses that are assigned to the same delivery date. This may involve checking the change records and their effective dates.
  
  
  Adjust Engineering Change Records: If you find multiple statuses for the same delivery date, you will need to adjust the records. This could involve:
  
  Deleting or deactivating the unnecessary engineering change status.
  Changing the effective date of one of the statuses to avoid overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult your organization's documentation on engineering change management or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting to process the delivery again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and others related to engineering change management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as SAP frequently updates its software and documentation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to engineering change statuses, as this may be restricted based on user roles in your organization.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V4126 error and ensure that your engineering change management processes run smoothly.