How To Fix CPOC131 - Characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE is expected after PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPOC - PP-PI-PMA: Process Operator Cockpit Messages

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE is expected after PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE

What causes this issue?

You have used a global variable that has been defined in another
control recipe in the process instruction.
In universal process instructions of type 0, you must always define the
following characteristics in the sequence shown below if you want to
use global variables in the process instruction:
...
PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE,,Name of the variable defined
PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE,,,,Characteristic used to define variable
...
You have included characteristic PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE in this process
instruction but characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE is missing.

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?

Add characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE after characteristic
PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE and assign the characteristic that was used to
define the variable to PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC131 - Characteristic PPPI_VARIABLE_TYPE is expected after PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE ?

  The SAP error message CPOC131 indicates that there is an issue with the declaration of a variable in a process chain or a process variant in SAP. Specifically, it suggests that after declaring a variable using PPPI_DECLARE_VARIABLE, the system expects a characteristic to be defined, but it is not finding it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax used in the process chain or variant might be incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the expected characteristic.
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic that should follow the variable declaration might be missing or incorrectly specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the process chain or the characteristics being used.
  Version Compatibility: If you are using a newer or older version of SAP, there might be compatibility issues with the way variables and characteristics are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Syntax: Review the syntax of your process chain or variant. Ensure that the declaration of the variable is correctly followed by the expected characteristic.
  Define Characteristic: Make sure that the characteristic you are trying to use is defined and available in the system. If it is missing, you may need to create it or adjust your process to use a different characteristic.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for declaring variables and characteristics.
  Test in Development: If possible, test your changes in a development environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Process Chains: Understanding how process chains work in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) can help in troubleshooting issues related to variable declarations.
  SAP Community: Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, especially if it is impacting critical business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CPOC131 error message in SAP.