How To Fix CMM_DEND102 - No step differentiators found; check Customizing settings

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMM_DEND - Commodity management: end-of-day processing

• Message number: 102

• Message text: No step differentiators found; check Customizing settings

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMM_DEND102 - No step differentiators found; check Customizing settings ?

  The SAP error message CMM_DEND102: No step differentiators found; check Customizing settings typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Management or Project Management modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary step differentiators that are required for processing a specific operation or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary customizing settings for step differentiators have not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the configuration settings are incorrect or not aligned with the business processes, it can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system and the transport did not include all necessary objects, this error may occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually through SPRO) and check the settings for step differentiators.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are made in the relevant customizing tables. This may involve checking the configuration for the specific module you are working with (e.g., Project Management, Change Management).
  
  
  
  Define Step Differentiators:
  
  If step differentiators are not defined, you may need to create them. This typically involves specifying the criteria that differentiate the steps in your process.
  Consult the documentation or guidelines for your specific SAP module to understand how to define these differentiators.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the necessary customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate through the customizing settings.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal or specific module documentation for detailed information on configuring step differentiators.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CMM_DEND102 error in your SAP system.