How To Fix /PLMB/BA_NAV027 - Structure &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_NAV -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Structure &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV027 - Structure &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_NAV027 Structure &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a structure that has not been defined or is not available in the current context. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or related modules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Structure Definition: The structure referenced by &1 does not exist in the system. This could be due to a missing configuration or a transport that has not been imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be looking for a structure that is not correctly configured or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the structure.
  Transport Issues: If the structure was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Structure Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the structure exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the structure are correctly set up. This may involve checking customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the structure. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the structure was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You can use transaction STMS to review transport requests.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant ABAP code to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP notes and documentation related to the specific module you are working with. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU53 (Authorization Check), STMS (Transport Management System).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error message /PLMB/BA_NAV027 Structure &1 does not exist.