How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO049 - Revision level &1 does not exist for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Revision level &1 does not exist for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO049 - Revision level &1 does not exist for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO049 Revision level &1 does not exist for material &2 typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when you are trying to access or process a material that has a specified revision level that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Revision Level: The revision level specified in the error message does not exist for the material in question. This could be due to:
  
  The revision level was never created.
  The revision level was deleted or archived.
  A typo or incorrect entry when specifying the revision level.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in revision levels.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper linking of revision levels to materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Revision Levels:
  
  Go to the material master data for the specified material and check the available revision levels. You can do this using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and navigating to the relevant views.
  Ensure that the revision level you are trying to use is indeed listed.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Revision Level:
  
  If the revision level does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like C223 (Change Engineering Change Document) or C220 (Create Engineering Change Document), depending on your specific process.
  If the revision level exists but is not linked to the material, you may need to update the material master to include the correct revision level.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the revision level or material number you are using.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding the management of revision levels and materials.
  
  
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle revision levels.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  C223: Change Engineering Change Document
  C220: Create Engineering Change Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and engineering change documents.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you are new to the system or the processes involved, consider seeking training or reviewing internal documentation related to material management and engineering change processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the correct revision levels are associated with your materials in SAP.