How To Fix /PLMI/RCA_EXPL018 - Technical error; contact your system administrator

/PLMI/RCA_EXPL018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCA_EXPL -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Technical error; contact your system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL018 - Technical error; contact your system administrator ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCA_EXPL018 Technical error; contact your system administrator typically indicates that there is a technical issue within the SAP system that is preventing the execution of a particular function or transaction. This error is often related to the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module, specifically in the context of the RCA (Root Cause Analysis) functionality.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the PLM module or related components.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data being processed.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs in the SAP software that are causing the error.
  Missing or Incomplete Customization: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they may not be properly implemented or could be causing conflicts.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or data integrity problems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user