How To Fix KW154 - Business process type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Business process type &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You entered <DS:DE.CO_CBART_4>business process category</> &v1&, which
is unknown to the program.

System Response

Therefore, the program cannot fill the calculation field with this
value

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing business process category or enter the category &v1&
.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW154 - Business process type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KW154, which states "Business process type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when the system is unable to find a specified business process type in the configuration. This can happen during various operations, such as when trying to create or process a business transaction that references a non-existent business process type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified business process type (indicated by &1) has not been defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or because the business process type was deleted or not properly set up.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect business process type or made a typographical error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, the transport may not have included the necessary business process type definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where business process types are defined.
  Verify if the business process type exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Business Process Type:
  
  If the business process type is missing, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the business process type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for the business process type in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that it matches the expected format and value.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the business process type was included in the transport request.
  If it was not included, you may need to re-transport the configuration or manually create the missing business process type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the business process types relevant to your module (e.g., CO, PS).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration), KOB1 (for CO document display), or CJ20N (for project management) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify business process types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW154 error and ensure that the necessary business process types are correctly configured in your SAP system.