How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL101 - List item &1 does not have list item category: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 101

• Message text: List item &1 does not have list item category: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL101 - List item &1 does not have list item category: &2 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL101 indicates that there is an issue with a list item in the context of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. Specifically, the error states that a list item (identified by &1) does not have a corresponding list item category (identified by &2).
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The list item category that is expected for the specified list item is not configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the list item is not properly linked to its category.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect or invalid list item or category in the FMEA process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for FMEA in SAP and verify that the list item category is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the list item you are trying to use is associated with the correct category in the system.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Review the data entries for the list item and its category. Make sure that they are correctly linked and that there are no typos or discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for the list items and categories.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  If the error occurred due to incorrect input, re-enter the list item and ensure that you select a valid category that exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources related to FMEA and list item configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  FMEA in SAP: FMEA is a systematic method for evaluating processes to identify where and how they might fail and assessing the relative impact of different failures.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PLM_FMEA for accessing FMEA-related functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to FMEA and list item categories that might provide additional insights or patches for known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.