How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL038 - Error occurred when reading data for &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Error occurred when reading data for &1 &2

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?

Contact SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL038 - Error occurred when reading data for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL038 typically indicates that there was an issue when the system attempted to read data for a specific object or entity, represented by the placeholders &1 and &2. This error is often encountered in the context of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit-related functions.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The data for the specified object may be inconsistent or corrupted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data for the specified object.
  Missing Data: The object or entity referenced may not exist in the database or may have been deleted.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the PLM module or related components.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may lead to timeouts or failures in data retrieval.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the object or entity referenced by &1 and &2 exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes relevant to the object type.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data inconsistencies. You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the underlying tables.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the PLM module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and check for any bottlenecks that may be affecting data retrieval.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the PLM module to understand the context of the error and any related configuration settings.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.