How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL202 - FMEA &2 does not refer to current FMEA (reference in &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 202

• Message text: FMEA &2 does not refer to current FMEA (reference in &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL202 - FMEA &2 does not refer to current FMEA (reference in &1) ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL202 indicates that there is an issue with the FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) document you are trying to access or modify. Specifically, it means that the FMEA you are working with does not refer to the current FMEA version or reference indicated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The FMEA document you are trying to access may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version of another FMEA document.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the FMEA is not properly linked to the current reference.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the FMEA module may not be set up correctly, leading to reference issues.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the current FMEA version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check FMEA Versions: Verify that the FMEA you are trying to access is indeed the current version. You can do this by checking the version history