How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL054 - Audit plan &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Audit plan &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL054 - Audit plan &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL054 indicates that the audit plan specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Non-existent Audit Plan: The audit plan you are trying to access or reference does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Audit Plan Number: The audit plan number you entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the specified audit plan.
  Data Deletion: The audit plan may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for access.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Audit Plan Number:
  
  Double-check the audit plan number you are using. Ensure that it is correctly entered and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Audit Plan Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like PLM_AUDIT or PLM_AUDIT_PLAN to search for the audit plan. If it does not appear, it may not exist.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary permissions to access the audit plan. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues:
  
  If you are part of a team, check with colleagues to see if they have access to the audit plan or if they know of any changes made to it.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion or Archiving:
  
  If the audit plan was deleted or archived, you may need to restore it from backup or consult with your SAP Basis team for recovery options.
  
  
  
  Create a New Audit Plan:
  
  If the audit plan is indeed missing and cannot be recovered, you may need to create a new audit plan using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PLM_AUDIT, PLM_AUDIT_PLAN, and others related to audit management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on audit management for best practices and guidelines on creating and managing audit plans.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.