How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL077 - Audit Plan &1 cannot be chnaged (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Audit Plan &1 cannot be chnaged (&2)

What causes this issue?

You want to change an audit plan.

System Response

No change is executed.

How to fix this error?

Check if the status of the audit plan allows changes and if the audit
plan is being processed by another user.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL077 - Audit Plan &1 cannot be chnaged (&2) ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL077 indicates that an audit plan (identified by &1) cannot be changed due to a specific reason (indicated by &2). This error typically arises in the context of the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, particularly when dealing with audit management.
  Causes:
  
  Status of the Audit Plan: The audit plan may be in a status that does not allow changes. For example, if the audit plan is already completed or locked, modifications will not be permitted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the audit plan.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent changes to certain fields or records once they have been set.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may restrict changes to audit plans under specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the audit plan. If it is in a completed or locked state, you may need to change its status back to a modifiable state (if applicable) or create a new audit plan.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to make the changes has the appropriate authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to audit management to understand any specific rules or constraints that may apply to the audit plan.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PLM that pertain to audit management, such as PLM_AUDIT or PLM_AUDIT_PLAN.
  User 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 diagnose and resolve the issue related to the PLM_AUDIT_APPL077 error message.