How To Fix PMEVC_UI422 - Action &1 exists at BOM item &2 of material &3

PMEVC_UI422 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Action &1 exists at BOM item &2 of material &3

What causes this issue?

The mentioned action is used in the configuration model.

System Response

The use of actions may have a negative effect on the performance; see
note 917987. Therefore, it is generally not recommended to use actions.

How to fix this error?

If possible, replace actions by other dependencies (e.g. procedures) -
at least when performance issues exist.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI422 - Action &1 exists at BOM item &2 of material &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI422 indicates that there is an action defined for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that already exists. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Engineering Change Management (ECM) when you are trying to create or modify a BOM item, and the system detects that an action (like a change or a revision) is already associated with that specific BOM item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Action: The action you are trying to create or assign already exists for the specified BOM item.
  Incorrect BOM Item: You may be trying to apply an action to a BOM item that is not intended for that action.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of multiple actions for the same BOM item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Actions: Review the existing actions associated with the BOM item in question. You can do this by navigating to the