How To Fix /PM0/ABB_PROC008 - No step type=&3 found for policy=&1/&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABB_PROC -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No step type=&3 found for policy=&1/&2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABB_PROC008 - No step type=&3 found for policy=&1/&2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABB_PROC008 No step type=&3 found for policy=&1/&2 typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specific step type defined in a policy. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when working with specific modules related to process management or policy management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Step Type: The step type referenced in the error message (&3) is not defined in the system for the specified policy (&1/&2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the policy setup, where the expected step types are not properly assigned or configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define the step types for the policy.
  Transport Issues: If the policy was transported from another system, the necessary step types may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Step Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the policy management in your SAP system.
  Verify that the step type referenced in the error message is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Policy Definition:
  
  Check the policy definition for the specified policy (&1/&2) to ensure that all required step types are included.
  If the step type is missing, you may need to create it or modify the policy to include the correct step types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant tables to ensure that all necessary entries are present.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to perform a data consistency check.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  If the policy was recently transported, review the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including step types, were included.
  If any objects are missing, you may need to create a new transport request to include them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on configuring policies and step types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error 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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.