How To Fix PLM_FMEA_APPL620 - No main list item type is specified in risk analysis profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_FMEA_APPL - FMEA - Message

• Message number: 620

• Message text: No main list item type is specified in risk analysis profile &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL620 - No main list item type is specified in risk analysis profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message PLM_FMEA_APPL620 indicates that there is an issue with the risk analysis profile in the context of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module. Specifically, the error states that no main list item type is specified in the risk analysis profile.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The risk analysis profile you are trying to use does not have a main list item type defined.
  The configuration for the risk analysis profile is incomplete or incorrect.
  There may be a missing or misconfigured entry in the customizing settings for FMEA.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Risk Analysis Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings for FMEA in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for defining risk analysis profiles.
  Ensure that the main list item type is specified for the risk analysis profile you are using.
  
  
  
  Define Main List Item Type:
  
  If the main list item type is not defined, you will need to create or modify the risk analysis profile to include a valid main list item type.
  Make sure that the item type you specify is valid and corresponds to the requirements of your FMEA process.
  
  
  
  Validate Customizing Settings:
  
  Review all related customizing settings to ensure that they are correctly configured.
  Check for any dependencies or prerequisites that may need to be fulfilled for the risk analysis profile to function correctly.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the risk analysis profile to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Create a new FMEA or perform a risk analysis to verify that the main list item type is now recognized.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  FMEA: Use the FMEA transaction to manage and analyze failure modes.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for FMEA and risk analysis profiles for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the risk analysis profile is correctly configured with a specified main list item type, you should be able to resolve the error PLM_FMEA_APPL620.