How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO072 - Item &1 does not exist on &2

/PLMI/DIR_BO072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Item &1 does not exist on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO072 - Item &1 does not exist on &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO072 Item &1 does not exist on &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific item (identified by &1) in the context of a particular object or document (identified by &2). This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Logistics or Material Management modules, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  Item Not Created: The item you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number (&1) you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Deletion: The item may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  Incorrect Context: The item may not exist in the context of the document or object you are referencing (&2).
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from viewing the item.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Item Existence: Check if the item exists in the system. You