How To Fix /PLMB/BA_MCH031 - Function selection is not configured; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_MCH -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Function selection is not configured; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_MCH031 - Function selection is not configured; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_MCH031 Function selection is not configured; contact your system administrator typically indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the Business Application (BA) or the specific function module that is being called in the context of the PLMB (Product Lifecycle Management for the Manufacturing Business) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The function selection for a specific process or transaction has not been set up in the system. This could be due to incomplete implementation or configuration steps.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function or transaction.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be properly configured or may be missing.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for PLMB. Ensure that all necessary configurations for the function selection are completed.
  Look for any specific settings related to the function that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the function. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or SU53.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is correctly implemented and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all objects were transported successfully and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific function or module to see if there are any known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details of the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Customizing Implementation Guide)
  SU01 (User Maintenance)
  SU53 (Authorization Check)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the PLMB documentation for any specific configuration requirements or prerequisites.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PLMB/BA_MCH031.