How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL004 - Requested audit component does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Requested audit component does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL004 - Requested audit component does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL004 indicates that the requested audit component does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when trying to access or manage audit-related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Component: The audit component you are trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not properly set up to recognize the audit component.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the audit component.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the component.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Component Existence:
  
  Check if the audit component you are trying to access actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list available audit components.
  
  
  
  Create or