How To Fix /ISDFPS/PPEMPO037 - No processing selected, job is terminated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEMPO -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No processing selected, job is terminated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO037 - No processing selected, job is terminated ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO037 No processing selected, job is terminated typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) systems. This error indicates that the job or process you are trying to execute does not have any processing steps selected, which leads to the termination of the job.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Selection of Processing Steps: The most common cause is that the job or process configuration does not have any processing steps selected. This could happen if the job was not set up correctly or if the necessary processing steps were inadvertently deselected.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the job itself, leading to no valid processing steps being available.
  
  
  Data Issues: If the data required for processing is missing or not properly set up, it may lead to the job not being able to select any processing steps.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required processing steps.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Job Configuration: Review the configuration of the job in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary processing steps are selected. You can do this by navigating to the job definition and verifying the settings.
  
  
  Review Planning Area Settings: Ensure that the planning area is correctly configured and that the necessary data is available for processing. Check if the planning area has the required key figures and characteristics.
  
  
  Data Validation: Validate the data that the job is supposed to process. Ensure that all necessary data is available and correctly formatted.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Check the authorizations of the user executing the job. Ensure that they have the necessary permissions to access and execute the processing steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review the job logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why no processing steps were selected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the job or process you are working with.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /ISDFPS/ for planning and execution jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.