How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL201 - Defect &1 from element &2 does not contain a reference to FMEA &3

PLM_FMEA_APPL201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Defect &1 from element &2 does not contain a reference to FMEA &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL201 - Defect &1 from element &2 does not contain a reference to FMEA &3 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL201 indicates that there is a defect in the system that is not properly linked to a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA). Specifically, the message states that a defect (identified as &1) from a specific element (identified as &2) does not contain a reference to a specific FMEA (identified as &3). 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Linkage: The defect you are trying to reference does not have an associated FMEA entry. This could happen if the defect was created without properly linking it to an FMEA.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to allow for the linkage between defects and FMEAs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Defect Entry: Verify that the