How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO012 - Change record attribute &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Change record attribute &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO012 - Change record attribute &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO012 Change record attribute &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to access a change record attribute that has not been defined or does not exist in the context of the operation being performed. This error is often encountered in the context of change record management, particularly in the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The change record attribute specified by &1 has not been configured in the system.
  Incorrect Attribute Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the attribute name in the code or configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data being processed may not be consistent with the expected structure, leading to the system not finding the specified attribute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the change record attributes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP PLM and verify that the change record attribute is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the attribute is active and properly linked to the relevant change record type.
  
  
  
  Verify Attribute Name:
  
  Double-check the attribute name being referenced in the error message. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements that reference change record attributes, review that code to ensure it is correctly referencing existing attributes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being processed to ensure it conforms to the expected structure and that all necessary attributes are present.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the change record attributes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing change records and attributes.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like PLM_CHANGE_RECORD or PLM_CRM to access change record management functionalities.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.