How To Fix EE_AMI181 - Repl. value proc. grp &1 not permitted as profile vals stored externally

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_AMI - Message Class for AMI Applications

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Repl. value proc. grp &1 not permitted as profile vals stored externally

What causes this issue?

You have specified replacement value procedure group &V1& even though
the profile values of profile &V2& are stored in an external system.
INCLUDE ISU_NOTPOSSIBLE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

INCLUDE ISU_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
See the prerequisites described in the documentation for the
<DS:DE.E_AMI_MDUS_LOCATED_PROFILE>Storage Location of Original Profile
Values</> field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_AMI181 - Repl. value proc. grp &1 not permitted as profile vals stored externally ?

  The SAP error message EE_AMI181 indicates that there is an issue with the replication of a value processing group (proc. grp) that is not permitted because the profile values are stored externally. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or similar modules where external data storage and processing are involved.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The value processing group you are trying to replicate is not configured correctly in the system. It may be set up to use external storage, but the replication process is trying to access it in a way that is not allowed.
  Profile Values: The profile values associated with the processing group are stored externally, and the system is attempting to perform an operation that is not compatible with this external storage.
  Authorization: There may be authorization issues preventing the replication of the value processing group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EE_AMI181 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the value processing group in the SAP system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that the settings align with the intended use of external storage.
  Verify that the processing group is allowed to replicate values when they are stored externally.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Values:
  
  Check the profile values associated with the processing group. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that the system is configured to handle them appropriately.
  If necessary, consider changing the storage method for the profile values to allow for replication.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user or process attempting to perform the replication has the necessary authorizations to access and manipulate the value processing group and its associated profile values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the AMI module you are using. There may be specific guidelines or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SPRO for configuration) that may help you navigate the settings related to value processing groups.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the EE_AMI181 error and implement a suitable solution.