How To Fix PSSC_CUST001 - Enter a deduction plan item process category

PSSC_CUST001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_CUST - Messages regarding Customizing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a deduction plan item process category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_CUST001 - Enter a deduction plan item process category ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_CUST001 typically indicates that a deduction plan item process category has not been specified in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of managing deduction plans within SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Management (SAP CRM) or SAP S/4HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A deduction plan item is being created or processed, but the required process category is missing.
  The configuration for deduction plans is incomplete or not properly set up.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the deduction plan settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for deduction plans in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the process categories for deduction plan items are defined correctly. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under:
  SPRO > Financial Supply Chain Management > Credit Management > Deductions > Define Deduction Plan Item Process Categories.
  
  
  Make