What type of changes does an ECP NOT typically address?

An Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) is a formal request to modify any aspect of the engineering process, product design, or systems that requires documentation and approval. ECPs are primarily focused on changes that impact the engineering and technical aspects of products, including configuration changes and adjustments to technical specifications.

The reason that changes to pricing models do not typically fall under the scope of an ECP is that pricing adjustments are generally associated with market strategies or financial considerations rather than engineering modifications. Pricing changes are external factors that influence the economic viability of a product but do not directly affect its design or functional characteristics. In contrast, the other options—configuration changes, adjustments to technical specifications, and temporary changes for production—are all closely related to the engineering work and thus are appropriate subjects for ECPs.

Consequently, the focus of ECPs is primarily on technical changes rather than financial or market-driven alterations, which reinforces why changes to pricing models are not usually covered by ECP processes.