How To Fix /PLMB/BA_GSS208 - Synchronization assignment &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_GSS -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Synchronization assignment &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS208 - Synchronization assignment &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS208 Synchronization assignment &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when there is an issue with synchronization assignments, particularly when trying to access or manipulate data that is expected to be synchronized but is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Synchronization Assignment: The synchronization assignment referenced by the identifier &1 does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The assignment was never created.
  The assignment was deleted or not properly saved.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the transaction or program that is trying to access the assignment.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to incomplete data migration or synchronization processes.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the synchronization assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existence of Assignment:
  
  Verify if the synchronization assignment with the specified identifier exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using a report that lists synchronization assignments.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Assignment:
  
  If the assignment does not exist, you may need to create it again or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the synchronization settings and configurations are correctly set up in the system. This includes checking any related customizing settings in SAP PLM.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the identifier being used in the transaction or program for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the synchronization assignments. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your specific use case, you may need to use transaction codes like PLM_SA (for synchronization assignments) or other relevant PLM transactions to manage assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.