How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO088 - Effectivity type is not provided in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Effectivity type is not provided in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO088 - Effectivity type is not provided in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO088 Effectivity type is not provided in Customizing typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Engineering Change Management (ECM) when the system is unable to find a valid effectivity type for a specific operation or configuration. This can happen during the creation or modification of engineering change records (ECRs) or engineering change orders (ECOs).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The effectivity type has not been defined in the customizing settings of the SAP system. This means that the system does not know how to handle the effectivity for the specific object you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The effectivity type may be incorrectly configured or not linked to the relevant objects in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the effectivity types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for PLM or ECM, typically found under:
  SAP Customizing Implementation Guide -> Product Lifecycle Management -> Engineering Change Management -> Define Effectivity Types
  
  Ensure that the effectivity types are defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Define Effectivity Types:
  
  If no effectivity types are defined, you will need to create them. Make sure to specify the necessary parameters and settings for the effectivity type.
  
  
  
  Assign Effectivity Types:
  
  Ensure that the effectivity types are assigned to the relevant objects (like materials, BOMs, etc.) in the system.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify effectivity types. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to effectivity types and engineering change management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Effectivity Types: These are used to define the validity of changes in engineering change management. They can specify when a change is effective, such as from a certain date or for a specific version of a product.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring effectivity types.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that effectivity types are properly configured in your SAP system.