How To Fix COM_PME_PARSER502 - Error in dependency processing: action &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_PARSER - Configuration

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Error in dependency processing: action &1 is empty

What causes this issue?

In dependency processing, an attempt was made to evaluate an empty
action.

System Response

Processing of the action concerned was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check the action you entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER502 - Error in dependency processing: action &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_PARSER502 indicates that there is an issue with dependency processing in the context of a specific action that is expected to be defined but is found to be empty. This error typically arises in scenarios involving process modeling or configuration where dependencies between actions or tasks are defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Action Definition: The action specified in the error message is not defined or is incorrectly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the process model or dependency settings, leading to an empty action reference.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the system from recognizing the action.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might be missing components or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Action Definition: Verify that the action referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that all necessary parameters and configurations are set.
  Review Process Model: Go through the process model or configuration where the error occurred. Look for any missing or incorrectly defined actions.
  Validate Dependencies: Ensure that all dependencies are correctly defined and that there are no empty references in the configuration.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included and correctly imported.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the empty action is being referenced.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.