How To Fix PLM_AUDIT020 - Audit type &1 does not support object &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Audit type &1 does not support object &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT020 - Audit type &1 does not support object &2 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT020 indicates that the specified audit type does not support the object you are trying to use. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit management functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to perform an audit on an object type that is not compatible with the selected audit type.
  The configuration of the audit type does not include the object type you are attempting to audit.
  There may be a mismatch in the settings or definitions of the audit types and the objects in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Audit Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the audit types in your SAP system.
  Verify that the audit type you are using is configured to support the object type you are trying to audit.
  
  
  
  Review Object Type:
  
  Ensure that the object type you are trying to audit is valid and correctly defined in the system.
  If necessary, consult the documentation or configuration guides for the specific object type to confirm its compatibility with the audit type.
  
  
  
  Modify Audit Type or Object:
  
  If the audit type does not support the object type, you may need to either change the audit type to one that does support the object or modify the configuration of the audit type to include the object type.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the audit can be successfully executed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for audit types.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on audit management in PLM.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert 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.