How To Fix CPOC803 - The referenced process instruction category &1 does not exist in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 803

• Message text: The referenced process instruction category &1 does not exist in plant &2

What causes this issue?

When you define the process operator cockpit, you can create a
reference to existing process instruction categories. In the cockpit
you have called however, you created a reference to a process
instruction category that is not defined in Customizing.
The system cannot generate the cockpit.

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?

Check and correct the defintion of the cockpit in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPOC803 - The referenced process instruction category &1 does not exist in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message CPOC803 indicates that there is a problem with a process instruction category that is being referenced in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Process Order Management modules, where process instructions are used to guide production activities.
  Cause:
  The error message CPOC803 is triggered when:
  
  The process instruction category specified in the system does not exist in the specified plant.
  There may be a configuration issue where the process instruction category has not been defined for the plant in question.
  The process instruction category might have been deleted or not properly assigned to the plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Process Instruction Category:
  
  Go to the transaction code CPI1 (or CPI2 for display) to check the process instruction categories.
  Verify if the category referenced in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the process instruction category is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transaction (usually in the area of process management).
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Process Instruction Category:
  
  If the process instruction category does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction (like CPI1).
  If it exists but is not assigned to the plant, you can assign it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary process instruction categories are properly set up for the plants you are working with.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to process instructions and categories for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CPI1, CPI2, and others related to process instructions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify process instruction categories in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPOC803 error and implement a solution to resolve it.