How To Fix OT208 - Package &1 does not exist in PPMS

OT208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OT - SAP Online Correction Support (SOCS)

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Package &1 does not exist in PPMS

What causes this issue?

You are trying to register package &V1&. However, the package was not
registered with the PPMS during replication.

System Response

The action is canceled.

How to fix this error?

The package was reserved in the Correction Workbench with the following
data:
<ZK>Software Component</>,,<ZK>PAKID</>,,&V2&
<ZK>Delivery Event</>,,<ZK>ALEID</>,,&V3&
<ZK>Delivery Track</>,,<ZK>ALSID</>,,&V4&
Open an IT/IBC Message.
Enter the listed information in the description of the message.
Send the message to the IT direct component IMFIT_AGS_SPE_SSDA.

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 OT208 - Package &1 does not exist in PPMS ?

  The SAP error message OT208, which states "Package &1 does not exist in PPMS," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project and Portfolio Management System (PPMS). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific package that is referenced in the process you are trying to execute.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Package: The package specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the package name or the package not being created or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the package was supposed to be transported from another system (like Development to Production), it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the package.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the PPMS settings that prevent the package from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Package Name: Check the package name mentioned in the error message for any