How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO162 - Document version and revision level do not match

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Document version and revision level do not match

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO162 - Document version and revision level do not match ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO162 Document version and revision level do not match typically occurs in the context of document management or document control within SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the document version and its associated revision level, which can prevent users from performing certain actions on the document.
  
  Cause:
  
  Versioning Issues: The document may have been updated or revised, but the version number has not been correctly incremented or updated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the document's version and revision level are not aligned.
  User Error: The user may be trying to access or modify a document that has been changed by another user, leading to a version mismatch.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document management system in SAP, leading to incorrect handling of document versions and revisions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Version and