How To Fix EPIC_PP_SERVICES014 - Approval process not defined; implement "Approval Process Setup" BAdI

EPIC_PP_SERVICES014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPIC_PP_SERVICES - Messages for Payment Processing Services

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Approval process not defined; implement "Approval Process Setup" BAdI

What causes this issue?

You want to use functions for Electronic Payment Integration for China.
This is, however, not possible because you have not implemented an
approval process using the Business Add-In included in Customizing.

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?

Implement the
<DS:SIMG.EPIC_APPROVAL_CONTRO>Approval Process Setup</> Business Add-In
(BAdI) to meet your business requirements for the approval process.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPIC_PP_SERVICES014 - Approval process not defined; implement "Approval Process Setup" BAdI ?

  The SAP error message EPIC_PP_SERVICES014 indicates that there is no approval process defined for the specific operation or transaction you are trying to execute. This error is typically encountered in the context of SAP's Project Management or Production Planning modules, where approval processes are essential for managing workflows and ensuring that certain actions are authorized before they can be completed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is unable to find a defined approval process for the specific scenario you are working with. This could be due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The approval process has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the approval process may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  BAdI Implementation: The Business Add-In (BAdI) for the approval process setup has not been implemented or activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you will need to implement the "Approval Process Setup" BAdI. Here are the steps you can