How To Fix /PLMI/DIR_BO163 - No released version exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/DIR_BO -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No released version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO163 - No released version exists ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/DIR_BO163 No released version exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where version management is crucial. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a released version of a particular object or document that you are trying to access or work with.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Released Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is no released version of the object (e.g., a document, material, or project) in the system. This can happen if the object has not been released yet or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Object Reference: You may be trying to access an object that does not exist or has been incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the released versions of the object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the