How To Fix /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS002 - Channel model &1 does not exist for persistence service &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Channel model &1 does not exist for persistence service &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS002 - Channel model &1 does not exist for persistence service &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS002 Channel model &1 does not exist for persistence service &2 typically indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a channel model in the context of a persistence service in SAP. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Channel Model: The specified channel model (&1) does not exist in the system for the given persistence service (&2). This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The persistence service may not be correctly configured to reference the channel model, or the channel model may have been deleted or not created.
  Transport Issues: If the channel model was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the channel model and the persistence service, leading to compatibility issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Channel Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., Integration Directory or the relevant transaction code).
  Verify that the channel model specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Channel Model:
  
  If the channel model does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that you follow the correct steps to define the channel model.
  If it was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Persistence Service Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the persistence service to ensure it is correctly set up to reference the existing channel model.
  Make sure that the service is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the channel model was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on configuring channel models and persistence services.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.