How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL214 - External links to FMEA &1 are consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 214

• Message text: External links to FMEA &1 are consistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL214 - External links to FMEA &1 are consistent ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL214 indicates that there are external links to a Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) document that are consistent, meaning that the system has detected that the FMEA is linked to other objects or documents that are not in a state that allows for the action you are trying to perform (such as deletion or modification).
  
  Cause:
  
  External Links: The FMEA you are trying to modify or delete has external links to other objects (like documents, processes, or other FMEAs) that are preventing the action.
  Data Integrity: SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies, it will not allow changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External Links: Review the FMEA document to identify any external links. You can do this by navigating to the FMEA in the SAP system and checking the linked objects.
  Remove or Update Links: If possible, remove or