How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC170 - A sample application is mandatory for this master policy

/PM0/ABP_BIZPRC170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: A sample application is mandatory for this master policy

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/PM0/ABP_BIZPRC170 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC170: A sample application is mandatory for this master policy typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Process Management (BPM) or related modules where a master policy is being defined or processed. This error indicates that a required sample application has not been specified for the master policy you are trying to create or modify.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Application: The primary cause of this error is that the system expects a sample application to be linked to the master policy, but none has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up, leading to the system not recognizing the sample application.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the necessary information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide a Sample Application:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the master policy is defined.
  Look for a field or section where you can specify a