How To Fix /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA004 - Force element &/&/&: no sending force element found

/ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Force element &/&/&: no sending force element found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA004 - Force element &/&/&: no sending force element found ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA004 Force element &/&/&: no sending force element found typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Logistics Execution (LE) modules, particularly when dealing with force elements in planning or execution processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is unable to find a corresponding sending force element for the specified receiving force element. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The force elements may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: The sending force element may not exist in the database, or it may not be correctly assigned to the relevant project or order.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the sending and receiving force elements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the sending force element.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that