How To Fix PLM_AUDIT001 - Specify a valid audit type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT - PLM Audit Management: Audit Specific Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Specify a valid audit type

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT001 - Specify a valid audit type ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT001: Specify a valid audit type typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit management functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires a valid audit type to proceed, but the input provided is either missing or incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Audit Type: The user did not specify an audit type when trying to create or manage an audit.
  Invalid Audit Type: The audit type specified does not exist in the system or is not configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the specified audit type.
  Configuration Issues: The audit types may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Valid Audit Type:
  
  Ensure that you are entering a valid audit type in the relevant field. Check the list of available audit types in your system.
  If you are unsure of the valid values, you can usually find them in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, navigate to the configuration settings for audit types in the PLM module. Ensure that the audit types are defined correctly.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant section for audit management.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that your user account has the necessary authorizations to create or manage audits. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to request the appropriate permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up and manage audit types in the PLM module.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PLM_AUDIT for audit management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP PLM and audit management to better understand the functionalities and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PLM_AUDIT001 and successfully specify a valid audit type in your SAP system.