How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN009 - Process control key &1 does not exist; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Process control key &1 does not exist; see long text

What causes this issue?

Control key assigned to the organizational unit may have been deleted in
the Customizing of control keys.

System Response

System does not permit you to define control framework without the
assignments to process area and process key.

How to fix this error?

Define process control keys in the process control Customizing of the
respective process objects in the Implementation Guide (IMG).

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN009 - Process control key &1 does not exist; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN009 indicates that a specific process control key (identified by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of process control or quality management within SAP, particularly when working with process control keys that are used to define specific quality control processes or procedures.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Process Control Key: The most common cause is that the process control key you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the process control key is not properly set up in the relevant customizing settings.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified process control key.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Control Key: Verify that the process control key