How To Fix /PLMI/REDLINE_BO023 - Change number is required to apply redlining

/PLMI/REDLINE_BO023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/REDLINE_BO -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Change number is required to apply redlining

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/REDLINE_BO023 - Change number is required to apply redlining ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/REDLINE_BO023 Change number is required to apply redlining typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, specifically when working with redlining functionality. Redlining is a process used to mark up documents or drawings to indicate changes or revisions.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a change number is required to apply redlining to a document or object. This usually means that the system expects a change number to be specified in order to track the changes being made. The change number is a key element in managing changes in SAP PLM, as it helps in version control and documentation of modifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Change Number Requirement:
  
  Ensure that the document or object you are trying to redline is associated with a change number. If it is not, you will need to create a change number.
  
  
  
  Create a Change Number:
  
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