How To Fix VMP_MSG273 - No engineering changes found on document version comparison

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 273

• Message text: No engineering changes found on document version comparison

What causes this issue?

You have compared two engineering versions of visuals having no change
in the following:
Addition of Visual items
Deletion of Visual items
Update of Visual items

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG273 - No engineering changes found on document version comparison ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG273 ("No engineering changes found on document version comparison") typically occurs in the context of document management or engineering change management within SAP systems, particularly when using the SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) module.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system could not find any engineering changes associated with the document versions being compared. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  No Changes Made: There may not have been any engineering changes made to the document versions you are trying to compare.
  Incorrect Document Versions: The document versions selected for comparison may not have any engineering change records associated with them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the proper retrieval of engineering change data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the engineering changes related to the document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Versions: Ensure that you are comparing the correct document versions. Check if there are indeed engineering changes made between the versions you are comparing.
  
  
  Check Engineering Change Records: Look into the engineering change records associated with the document versions. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like CC01, CC02, etc.) to view the change documents.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or PLM administrator to ensure that the system is correctly set up to track and display engineering changes.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view engineering changes. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific transaction or process you are working with.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP PLM, such as CC01 (Create Change Request), CC02 (Change Change Request), and CC03 (Display Change Request).
  SAP PLM Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to engineering change management and document versioning.
  Support Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other support platforms where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.