How To Fix /PLMB/AUTH_OWNACC005 - Document &1 of type &2 is not relevant to PLM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/AUTH_OWNACC -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Document &1 of type &2 is not relevant to PLM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_OWNACC005 - Document &1 of type &2 is not relevant to PLM ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/AUTH_OWNACC005 Document &1 of type &2 is not relevant to PLM typically indicates that the document you are trying to access or work with is not recognized as a valid document type within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module of SAP. This can occur for several reasons, including configuration issues or the document type not being set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Configuration: The document type you are trying to access may not be configured to be used within the PLM module. Each document type must be explicitly defined in the system to be relevant for PLM processes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document type in question.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that is not recognized or allowed for PLM processing.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type you are trying to use may not be intended for PLM, or it may be a custom document type that has not been properly integrated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for document types in the PLM module. Ensure that the document type you are trying to access is set up correctly and marked as relevant for PLM.
  You can check this in transaction code SPRO under the relevant PLM settings.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document type. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, or by reviewing the user's role assignments.
  
  
  
  Verify Document Status:
  
  Check the status of the document to ensure it is in a state that is acceptable for PLM processing. If the document is in a draft or inactive state, it may not be accessible.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or PLM consultant to ensure that the document type is intended for use in PLM and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Custom Development:
  
  If the document type is custom, ensure that any custom development related to the document type is correctly implemented and integrated with PLM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on document type configuration in PLM.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help documentation for PLM to understand the requirements and configurations for document types.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team or a consultant with expertise in PLM to further investigate the problem.