How To Fix PEP012 - Enter the name of a flow definition

PEP012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PEP - Schedule Manager: Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter the name of a flow definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PEP012 - Enter the name of a flow definition ?

  The SAP error message PEP012, which states "Enter the name of a flow definition," typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when a user attempts to execute a process or transaction that requires a flow definition but has not provided one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered a flow definition name in the required field.
  Incorrect Navigation: The user may have navigated to a transaction or screen that expects a flow definition but did not select or specify one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the process or the flow definitions themselves, leading to the system not recognizing available definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Flow Definition Name: Ensure that you enter a valid flow definition name in the appropriate field. This is usually a mandatory field, and the system will not proceed without it.
  Check Available Definitions: If you are unsure of the flow definition