How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCECLASS020 - Required force element &1 does not exist

/ISDFPS/FORCECLASS020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCECLASS -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Required force element &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCECLASS020 - Required force element &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCECLASS020 Required force element &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Industry Solution for Defense and Security (ISDFPS), particularly when dealing with force elements in planning or execution processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a force element (identified by &1, which is a placeholder for the actual force element ID) that does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The force element may not have been created or configured properly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the force element.
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the force element may not have been maintained or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the system is newly upgraded or transported, the necessary configurations or data might not have been moved correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can