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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 follow:
  
  
  Access the BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction code SE18 (BAdI Definition) or SE19 (BAdI Implementation).
  Search for the BAdI related to the approval process, which is typically named something like EPIC_PP_SERVICES.
  
  
  
  Implement the BAdI:
  
  Create a new implementation for the BAdI.
  Define the logic for the approval process according to your business requirements. This may involve specifying the criteria for approval, the approvers, and any notifications that should be sent.
  
  
  
  Configure Approval Process:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the approval process in the relevant SAP module (e.g., Project Management or Production Planning).
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After implementing the BAdI and configuring the approval process, perform tests to ensure that the approval workflow is functioning as expected.
  Check if the error message still appears when you attempt the same operation.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and for other team members who may need to understand the approval process setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message for any specific guidance or updates from SAP.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Review SAP training materials or documentation related to approval processes in your specific SAP module to gain a better understanding of how to set them up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EPIC_PP_SERVICES014 error and successfully implement the required approval process in your SAP system.