How To Fix /PLMI/CR_BO022 - Selected Engineering BOM does not exist; Change Record not saved

/PLMI/CR_BO022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/CR_BO -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Selected Engineering BOM does not exist; Change Record not saved

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/PLMI/CR_BO022 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMI/CR_BO022 Selected Engineering BOM does not exist; Change Record not saved typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) when a user attempts to create or modify a change record for a Bill of Materials (BOM) that does not exist in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent BOM: The Engineering BOM (EBOM) that you are trying to reference in your change record does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect BOM Status: The BOM might exist but could be in a status that does not allow changes or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the BOM.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the BOM from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify BOM Existence:
  
  Check if the Engineering BOM exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to