How To Fix PDCNV201 - Change not possible because component was not found

PDCNV201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDCNV - Messages for iPPE-to-BOM Converter

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Change not possible because component was not found

What causes this issue?

The component variant has already been converted in an earlier
conversion process.
Meanwhile, the component has been deleted from the BOM.

System Response

The system tries to find the component, in order to change it. Since
this component has been deleted, it is no longer possible to convert
this component.

How to fix this error?

If you need the component in the BOM, create the variant again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDCNV201 - Change not possible because component was not found ?

  The SAP error message PDCNV201: Change not possible because component was not found typically occurs in the context of the Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules when attempting to change or update a component in a bill of materials (BOM) or a similar structure. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified component, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Component Not Existing: The component you are trying to change may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Component Number: The component number or ID you are using may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the component.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the component.
  Status of the Component: The component may be in a status that does not