How To Fix PLMIFO_ECN002 - Enter a cost center

PLMIFO_ECN002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLMIFO_ECN - Interactive Forms in PLM - Change Request

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Enter a cost center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLMIFO_ECN002 - Enter a cost center ?

  The SAP error message PLMIFO_ECN002 indicates that a cost center must be entered in the context of a change management process, typically when dealing with Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) or similar processes in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when:
  
  A user is trying to create or modify an Engineering Change Notification (ECN) without specifying a cost center.
  The system requires a cost center for tracking costs associated with the changes being made, and it is a mandatory field in the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter a Cost Center:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where the error occurred.
  Look for the field labeled "Cost Center" or similar.
  Enter a valid cost center that is relevant to the change being processed.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you believe that a cost center should not be mandatory, check with your SAP administrator or configuration team. They may need to adjust the settings in the