How To Fix /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE040 - Product library for export ID "&1" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Product library for export ID "&1" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE040 - Product library for export ID "&1" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /MSG/4_PM_MESSAGE040 indicates that the product library for the specified export ID does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Product Data Management (PDM) when trying to access or manipulate product data that is expected to be available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Export ID: The export ID specified in the error message does not correspond to any existing product library in the system.
  Data Deletion: The product library may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the product library from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the product library.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Export ID: Check the export ID provided in the error message to ensure it is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where product libraries are stored.
  Create Product Library: If the product library does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like C223 for creating product libraries).
  Check Deletion Logs: If the product library was deleted, check the system logs or change documents to see if it was removed and by whom.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for product libraries are correctly set up in your SAP system.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the product library. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing product libraries and resolving related errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing product libraries, such as C223 (Create Product Library) or C224 (Change Product Library).
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.