How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG170 - Set the parameter for the follow-up action in activity template &1

/MOC/CONFIG170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Set the parameter for the follow-up action in activity template &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG170 - Set the parameter for the follow-up action in activity template &1 ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG170 typically indicates that there is a missing configuration related to the follow-up action in an activity template. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Management of Change (MOC) module, where activity templates are used to define processes and actions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The activity template specified (indicated by &1 in the error message) does not have a follow-up action defined.
  The necessary parameters for the follow-up action have not been set in the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Activity Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Navigate to the section for Management of Change (MOC) and find the activity template configuration.
  
  
  
  Check the Activity Template:
  
  Locate the activity template that is causing the error (the one indicated by &1).
  Open the configuration for this template.
  
  
  
  Set the Follow-Up Action:
  
  Look for the section where follow-up actions can be defined.
  Ensure