How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG113 - Process template &1: The Activation has to be executed before Replication

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Process template &1: The Activation has to be executed before Replication

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG113 - Process template &1: The Activation has to be executed before Replication ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG113 indicates that there is an issue with the process template in the context of the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) systems. Specifically, it suggests that the activation of a process template must be completed before you can proceed with replication.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to replicate data or perform an operation that requires the process template to be activated, but the activation step has not been completed. This can happen due to:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The process template may not have been fully configured or activated in the system.
  System Errors: There may have been an error during the activation process that prevented it from completing successfully.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to activate the process template.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Process Template:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the process template is defined.
  Locate the process template that is causing the error (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  Ensure that the process template is activated. This may involve selecting the template and choosing an "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If the activation fails, check for any error messages or logs that may indicate why the activation did not complete successfully.
  Resolve any underlying issues that may be preventing activation.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to activate the process template has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on activating process templates in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to process templates and replication, such as MDGIMG for configuration settings.
  System Logs: Review system logs (e.g., SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MDC_PROCESS_MSG113 error and successfully activate the process template for replication.