How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL116 - The link to defects and functions was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The link to defects and functions was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL116 - The link to defects and functions was deleted ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL116, which states "The link to defects and functions was deleted," typically occurs in the context of the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) module within SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This error indicates that there is an issue with the linkage between defects and functions in the FMEA documentation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Links: The most common cause of this error is that the link between a defect and a function has been deleted or is no longer valid. This can happen if the defect or function was removed or if there was a change in the structure of the FMEA.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues within the FMEA records, such as inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  User Actions: A user may have inadvertently deleted the link while trying to modify the FMEA documentation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Re-establish Links: Check the FMEA documentation to see if the links between defects