How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO044 - Document structure &1 does not exist on &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Document structure &1 does not exist on &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO044 - Document structure &1 does not exist on &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO044 Document structure &1 does not exist on &2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific document structure that is expected in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This error is often related to the Engineering Change Management (ECM) functionality in SAP, particularly in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Document Structure: The document structure specified by the placeholders &1 (the document structure name) and &2 (the document type or context) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The document structure not being created or configured properly.
  The document structure being deleted or not activated.
  A mismatch in the configuration settings or parameters.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the document structure may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the document structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Structure:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., C223 for document structures) and verify if the document structure &1 exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the document structure is properly configured in the system. Check the settings in the customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) under the relevant PLM or ECM settings.
  Make sure that the document type associated with the structure is also correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the document structure. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the user management transaction (e.g., SU01).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional insights or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context to help diagnose the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for document structures), C223N (for creating document structures), and SPRO (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.