How To Fix /PLMB/BA_NAV020 - ***** NAV Customizing *****

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_NAV -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: ***** NAV Customizing *****

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV020 - ***** NAV Customizing ***** ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV020 ***** NAV Customizing ***** typically relates to issues in the configuration of the Navigation (NAV) customizing settings in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module. This error can occur when there are inconsistencies or missing configurations in the navigation settings.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The error may arise if certain customizing settings required for navigation are not maintained or are incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: Users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain navigation features or customizing options.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the navigation settings rely on, such as missing entries in relevant tables.
  System Upgrade or Changes: If the system has recently been upgraded or if there have been changes to the configuration, it may lead to this error if the new settings are not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually in SPRO) and verify that all necessary settings for NAV are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that all required entries in the customizing tables are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary permissions to access the NAV features.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant data. This may involve checking for missing entries in tables related to NAV customizing.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 or SE16 to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of PLM you are using. There may be specific notes addressing this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the PLM module in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /PLMB/BA_NAV020 ***** NAV Customizing ***** error message in SAP.