How To Fix CCSEQ072 - No person responsible was found for the cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCSEQ - Change sequence graph

• Message number: 072

• Message text: No person responsible was found for the cycle

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.CCSEQ_USER>user</> is notified via workflow for causing a
cycle.

System Response

The system could not determine a user and could not generate a workflow.

How to fix this error?

No user was specified in the usage locations of the change sequence
graph (database table CCSEQ_NODES). Check if the user who created the
objects is transferred to the change sequence graph.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCSEQ072 - No person responsible was found for the cycle ?

  The SAP error message CCSEQ072 indicates that there is no person responsible assigned for a specific cycle in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a cycle (such as a distribution or assessment cycle) in SAP, and the system cannot find a designated person responsible for that cycle.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The most common cause is that the cycle has not been assigned a person responsible in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cycle may be incorrectly configured, leading to the absence of a responsible person.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration that prevent the system from identifying a responsible person.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CCSEQ072 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KSU5 (for distribution cycles) or KSU6 (for assessment cycles).
  Review the cycle settings to ensure that a person responsible is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign a Person Responsible:
  
  If no person responsible is assigned, you can add one in the cycle configuration.
  Ensure that the person responsible is a valid user in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost centers or internal orders involved in the cycle to ensure that they are correctly set up and linked to the responsible person.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the cycle has the necessary authorizations to access the responsible person's data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on configuring cycles and assigning responsible persons.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the cycle execution again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSU5, KSU6, KSV5, and KSV6 for managing cycles.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles and authorizations are correctly set up in the system to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) module configurations.