How To Fix C0254 - Process instr. type &1 not intended for use in ctrl recipe dest. type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C0 - PP-PI: Messages for PI Sheet and Syntax Checker

• Message number: 254

• Message text: Process instr. type &1 not intended for use in ctrl recipe dest. type &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot check process instructions of <LS>Type 0: new PI syntax</>
that are sent to the control recipe destination of <LS>Type 1: Transfer
to ABAP List-Based PI Sheet</>.
Only process instructions of type 1 to 7 can be checked for control
recipe destinationes of type 1.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C0254 - Process instr. type &1 not intended for use in ctrl recipe dest. type &2 ?

  The SAP error message C0254 indicates that there is a mismatch between the process instruction type and the control recipe destination type in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a process instruction type that is not compatible with the specified control recipe destination type.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Process Instruction Type: The process instruction type you are trying to use is not defined for the control recipe destination type you have selected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that do not align with the process instruction types and control recipe destination types.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data for either the process instruction type or the control recipe destination type may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for process instruction types and control recipe destination types in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the process instruction type you are trying to use is allowed for the specified control recipe destination type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that the master data for both the process instruction type and the control recipe destination type is correctly maintained.
  Check if the process instruction type is assigned to the correct control recipe destination type in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Process Instruction Type:
  
  If necessary, modify the process instruction type to ensure it is compatible with the control recipe destination type you are using.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of process instruction types and control recipe destination types.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (for process instruction types) or C201 (for control recipe types) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.