How To Fix /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS621 - Data element &1 in transient attribute for channel ID &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS -

• Message number: 621

• Message text: Data element &1 in transient attribute for channel ID &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS621 - Data element &1 in transient attribute for channel ID &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/3FW_CHK_MESS621 indicates that there is an issue with a transient attribute for a specific channel ID in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO). The error specifically states that the data element referenced by &1 does not exist for the channel ID &2. 
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element specified in the error message is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing data type in the relevant namespace.
  Incorrect Channel Configuration: The channel ID mentioned may be incorrectly configured, leading to a reference to a non-existent data element.
  Transient Attribute Misconfiguration: The transient attribute may not have been properly set up or may have been deleted or modified incorrectly.
  Version Mismatch: If there are multiple versions of the integration scenario or if the system has been upgraded, there may be inconsistencies in the data elements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Element Definition: Verify that the data element referenced by &1 exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data types or message types in the SAP PI/PO configuration.
  Review Channel Configuration: Go to the channel configuration for the ID &2 and ensure that all attributes, including transient attributes, are correctly defined and mapped.
  Recreate or Update Transient Attributes: If the transient attribute is missing or incorrectly configured, recreate it or update the configuration to ensure it points to the correct data element.
  Check for Upgrades or Changes: If the system has been recently upgraded or modified, check for any changes that may have affected the data elements or channel configurations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP PI/PO system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SXMB_MONI for monitoring messages or SPRO for configuration settings related to PI/PO.
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs and traces in the SAP system to gather more context about the error and identify any additional issues that may be contributing to the problem.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.