How To Fix /PLMI/ER_CI_TRANS009 - Cannot open eng. record &1; contact your system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/ER_CI_TRANS -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot open eng. record &1; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/ER_CI_TRANS009 - Cannot open eng. record &1; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/ER_CI_TRANS009 Cannot open eng. record &1; contact your system administrator typically indicates that there is an issue with accessing a specific engineering record in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including data inconsistencies, authorization issues, or system configuration problems.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The engineering record referenced by &1 may not exist or may be incomplete in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the engineering record.
  Data Locking: The record might be locked by another user or process, preventing access.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the system that prevent the record from being accessed.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues that are causing the record to be inaccessible.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Record Existence: Verify that the engineering record exists in the database. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up the relevant table.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the engineering record. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction SM12 to check if the record is locked by another user. If it is, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked it.
  Consult System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  Contact System Administrator: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it is advisable to contact your system administrator or SAP support for further assistance. They can investigate system configuration and database issues more deeply.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SU53 (Authorization Check), SM12 (Lock Entries), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide patches and updates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the specific module you are working with, as it may provide insights into common issues and their resolutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message you are encountering. If the problem persists, further investigation by a technical expert may be necessary.