How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM218 - Preprocessing process &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM - Message Mapping from RSDRCRM_SEG in BWA

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Preprocessing process &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM218 - Preprocessing process &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM218 indicates that there is an issue with the preprocessing process in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, the error message states that the preprocessing process referenced by &1 does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Preprocessing Process: The most common cause of this error is that the specified preprocessing process does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the process was deleted or not created properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the data extraction or the data flow between CRM and BW.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the preprocessing process may not have been included or properly activated in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There could be a version mismatch between the CRM and BW systems, leading to incompatibility in the preprocessing processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Preprocessing Process: Verify if the preprocessing process exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes in SAP (like RSA1 for BW) and checking the configuration.
  Recreate the Process: If the preprocessing process is missing, you may need to recreate it. This can involve configuring the data source and ensuring that all necessary settings are in place.
  Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  Check for Notes and Patches: Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for CRM and BW integration to ensure that all steps have been followed correctly.
  System Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (DataSource Maintenance), and others that may help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM218 for any specific guidance or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.