How To Fix /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC556 - Open application &1 does not belong to policy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC -

• Message number: 556

• Message text: Open application &1 does not belong to policy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC556 - Open application &1 does not belong to policy &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_BIZPRC556 Open application &1 does not belong to policy &2 typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the application you are trying to access and the policy that is supposed to govern it. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business Process Management (BPM) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with business processes and their associated policies.
  Cause:
  
  Policy Misconfiguration: The application you are trying to open is not associated with the specified policy. This could be due to incorrect configuration in the system where the application was not properly linked to the policy.
  Application Not Assigned: The application might not have been assigned to the policy in the system settings, leading to this error when an attempt is made to access it.
  Versioning Issues: There may be versioning issues where the application has been updated or changed, but the policy has not been updated accordingly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the application under the specified policy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Policy Configuration: Verify the configuration of the policy in the SAP system. Ensure that the application is correctly linked to the policy.
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes related to BPM or PO).
  Check the policy definitions and ensure that the application is included.
  
  
  
  Assign Application to Policy: If the application is not assigned to the policy, you will need to do so.
  
  Go to the policy management area and add the application to the appropriate policy.
  
  
  
  Review Application and Policy Versions: Ensure that both the application and the policy are compatible and that you are using the correct versions.
  
  If there have been recent updates, check if the policy needs to be updated to reflect those changes.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access the application has the necessary authorizations.
  
  Review the user roles and permissions to confirm that they have access to the application under the specified policy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be required.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to BPM and PO, such as SWFVISU, SWF_ADMIN, or PFTC for workflow management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.