How To Fix FIN_CSPC_FRW020 - Process type &1 not active in remote system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CSPC_FRW - Cross-System Process Control

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Process type &1 not active in remote system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CSPC_FRW020 - Process type &1 not active in remote system &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CSPC_FRW020 indicates that a specific process type (denoted as &1) is not active in the remote system (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of financial processes, particularly when dealing with cross-system communication or integration scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Process Type: The specified process type is not activated in the remote system. This could be due to configuration issues or the process type not being set up correctly.
  System Configuration: The remote system may not be configured to handle the specific process type, or it may not be part of the current system landscape.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the process type from being recognized or executed in the remote system.
  Network Issues: Connectivity problems between the systems could also lead to this error, although this is less common.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Type Activation:
  
  Log into the remote system (&2) and verify if the process type (&1) is active. This can usually be done through the relevant configuration transaction or by checking the process type settings in the system.
  If it is not active, activate the process type in the remote system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Ensure that the remote system is properly configured to handle the process type. This may involve checking the configuration settings in both the local and remote systems.
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user or system account attempting to execute the process has the necessary authorizations in both the local and remote systems.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction codes like SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems. This may involve checking firewalls, network settings, or other connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific process type and its integration requirements. There may be specific prerequisites or configurations that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to process type configuration, such as SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) for configuration settings.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the FIN_CSPC_FRW020 error message.