How To Fix /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST024 - Instance &1 with change number &2 does not exist; can not be grouped

/PLMI/BO_PPE_INST024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Instance &1 with change number &2 does not exist; can not be grouped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST024 - Instance &1 with change number &2 does not exist; can not be grouped ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST024 indicates that there is an issue with a specific instance of a business object (in this case, a production planning or engineering object) that is associated with a change number. The error message states that the instance with the specified change number does not exist, which prevents the system from grouping the instances as intended.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Instance: The instance you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to data entry errors, deletion of the instance, or it may not have been created yet.
  Incorrect Change Number: The change number provided may be incorrect or not associated with the instance you are trying to group.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the instance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access