How To Fix /PLMB/BA_NAV023 - A mandatory structure of object type &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_NAV -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: A mandatory structure of object type &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV023 - A mandatory structure of object type &1 is missing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV023 A mandatory structure of object type &1 is missing typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when a required structure for a specific object type is not found or is incomplete. This can happen during various operations, such as creating or modifying a document, object, or data record in the PLM module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The required structure for the specified object type (indicated by &1) may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The object you are trying to work with may not have all the mandatory fields or structures filled out.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might not be handling the required structures properly.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, the necessary configurations or data might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object type indicated in the error message. Ensure that all mandatory structures are defined and correctly configured.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings related to PLM.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Review the data you are trying to enter or modify. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
  If you are using a specific transaction or application, check the documentation for the required fields.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the mandatory structures for the object type.
  Debugging the custom code may help identify where the issue lies.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the missing configurations or manually adjust them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and the error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message and context to help them diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific object type for any known issues or patches.
  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 error message /PLMB/BA_NAV023.