How To Fix /PLMI/ECR_BO220 - No Engineering Record type available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ECR_BO -

• Message number: 220

• Message text: No Engineering Record type available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO220 - No Engineering Record type available ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ECR_BO220 No Engineering Record type available typically occurs in the context of Engineering Change Management (ECM) within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid Engineering Record (ECR) type for the operation you are trying to perform. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing ECR Type Configuration: The ECR type you are trying to use may not be configured in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ECR type.
  Incorrect ECR Type Assignment: The ECR type may not be correctly assigned to the relevant object or process.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling ECR types correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ECR Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Engineering Change Management in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining ECR types and ensure that the required ECR type is created and active.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and create ECRs.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization issues after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Review ECR Type Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the ECR type is correctly assigned to the relevant objects (e.g., materials, BOMs, etc.) in the system.
  Check if the ECR type is linked to the correct organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult with Development Team:
  
  If there are custom developments, consult with the development team to ensure that the logic for handling ECR types is correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CVE1 for creating ECRs.
  CVE2 for changing ECRs.
  CVE3 for displaying ECRs.
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Engineering Change Management for detailed information on ECR types and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.