How To Fix 1P172 - Process '&1' does not exist

1P172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1P - BCA: Payment Transactions

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Process '&1' does not exist

What causes this issue?

Process &V1& does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Inform SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1P172 - Process '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message 1P172 ("Process '&1' does not exist") typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a process that is not currently available or has not been defined in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with background jobs, process chains, or workflows.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Process: The process ID or name being referenced does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The process may not have been properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the process.
  System Changes: The process may have been deleted or modified in a recent system change or upgrade.
  Transport Issues: If the process was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Process Existence:
  
  Check if the process ID or name is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring, or the relevant