How To Fix /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS014 - Predecessor process node &1 of node &2 in model &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Predecessor process node &1 of node &2 in model &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS014 - Predecessor process node &1 of node &2 in model &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS014 indicates that there is a problem with the process model in SAP, specifically related to the predecessor process node. The message states that the predecessor process node (&1) of the current node (&2) in the model (&3) does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of process modeling, such as in SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Predecessor Node: The predecessor node that is referenced in the process model is either deleted or not created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the process model where the predecessor node is not properly linked to the current node.
  Model Corruption: The process model may be corrupted or not saved correctly, leading to missing references.
  Transport Issues: If the model was transported from one system to another, the predecessor node may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Model: Open the process model in the modeling tool and verify that the predecessor node (&1) exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it.
  Recreate Missing Node: If the predecessor node is missing, create it again and ensure it is correctly linked to the current node.
  Validate Links: Ensure that all nodes in the process model are correctly linked and that there are no broken references.
  Check Transport Requests: If the model was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to process modeling for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Process Modeling Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on process modeling to understand the structure and requirements for nodes and links.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.