How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO042 - Deletion flag reset for change master &1 and its related change packages

/PLMI/ECN_BO042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Deletion flag reset for change master &1 and its related change packages

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO042 - Deletion flag reset for change master &1 and its related change packages ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO042 indicates that there is an issue with the deletion flag for a change master record and its associated change packages. This error typically arises in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within SAP, where changes to materials, BOMs (Bill of Materials), or other objects are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /PLMI/ECN_BO042 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The change master record has a deletion flag set, which prevents further processing of the change master and its related change packages.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the change master or its associated change packages.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the change master or its related packages.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the ECM module that are not aligned with the current operations being performed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take