How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL023 - The selected audit component & is not a corrective/preventive action

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The selected audit component & is not a corrective/preventive action

What causes this issue?

You have entered a corrective/preventive action. However, '&V1&' is not
a corrective/preventive action.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a corrective/preventive action. If necessary, use the field-
related input help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL023 - The selected audit component & is not a corrective/preventive action ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL023 indicates that the selected audit component is not classified as a corrective or preventive action within the system. This error typically arises in the context of audit management within SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit findings or actions that need to be taken based on those findings.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Component Type: The selected audit component may not be defined as a corrective or preventive action in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity of the audit components, such as missing or incorrect classifications.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify certain types of audit components.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Component Classification:
  
  Verify that the selected audit component is correctly classified as a corrective or preventive action in the system. This can be done by reviewing the component's settings in the SAP system.
  If the classification is incorrect, update the component to reflect the correct type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for audit components in the PLM module are set up correctly. This may involve checking the configuration for audit management and ensuring that corrective and preventive actions are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Conduct a data validation check to ensure that all audit components are correctly entered and classified. This may involve running reports or queries to identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Check the user roles and permissions to ensure that the user has the necessary access rights to work with corrective and preventive actions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing audit components and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more detailed troubleshooting based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Review any training materials or documentation related to audit management in SAP PLM to ensure proper usage of the system.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.