How To Fix /PM0/ABP_SUB_LAPSE009 - Date category dormant phase: Error in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_SUB_LAPSE -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Date category dormant phase: Error in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUB_LAPSE009 - Date category dormant phase: Error in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_SUB_LAPSE009 Date category dormant phase: Error in Customizing typically indicates an issue related to the configuration of the date categories in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Advanced Business Process (ABP) module or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises due to incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the customizing (SPRO) related to the date categories or phases in the ABP module.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the customizing tables that define the behavior of date categories, particularly for the dormant phase.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the relevant customizing settings.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant customizing settings for the ABP module.
  Verify that all necessary entries for date categories and phases are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the dormant phase is properly configured and linked to the appropriate date categories.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ABP module for any specific requirements or known issues regarding date categories and dormant phases.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE16 (Data Browser) to check the underlying tables.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /PM0/ABP_SUB_LAPSE009.