How To Fix /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC138 - Revision level not active in this client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Revision level not active in this client

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC138 - Revision level not active in this client ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECN_BO_CC138 Revision level not active in this client typically indicates that the specific revision level of a business object (in this case, related to Engineering Change Numbers or ECNs) is not active or available in the current client environment. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with Engineering Change Management (ECM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Revision Level: The revision level you are trying to access or use is not activated in the current client. This could be due to the revision not being created, or it may have been deactivated.
  Client-Specific Settings: The revision level may exist in another client (e.g., development or quality assurance) but not in the production client you are working in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings in the system that prevent the revision level from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Revision Level: Verify if the revision level you are trying to use is indeed created and active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where revision levels are maintained.
  Activate Revision Level: If the revision level exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it. This typically involves going to the relevant configuration or master data transaction and setting the revision level to active.
  Transport Requests: If the revision level is available in another client, ensure that any necessary transport requests have been moved to the current client.
  Client Settings: Ensure that the client settings are correctly configured to allow the use of the desired revision levels.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for changing engineering change documents) or C223N (for creating new engineering change documents).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the revision levels in the system.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.