How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS_UI204 - Ded. plan item process catg. &3 of GPD ItemID &2, VersionID &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS_UI - Messages for UI functions

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Ded. plan item process catg. &3 of GPD ItemID &2, VersionID &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI204 - Ded. plan item process catg. &3 of GPD ItemID &2, VersionID &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI204 typically indicates an issue with the configuration or data related to a specific plan item in the context of the General Planning Data (GPD) in SAP. This error suggests that the process category for a deduction plan item is invalid, which can occur due to several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Process Category: The process category specified for the deduction plan item does not exist or is not correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the GPD item, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Version Issues: The version ID specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the specified plan item.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Category:
  
  Verify that the process category specified in the error message is valid and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  If the process category is missing, you may need to create it or correct the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Review GPD Item Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the GPD item with ID &2 and ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Validate Version ID:
  
  Ensure that the version ID specified in the error message is valid and corresponds to the correct version of the GPD item.
  If necessary, create or update the version to ensure it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the GPD items.
  If there are authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific error message and its context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary checks, or SE16 for table data checks.
  Tables Involved: Familiarize yourself with the relevant tables that store GPD item data and process categories, such as T_PSSC_PROC_CAT or similar tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential fixes or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PSSC_TOOLS_UI204 in your SAP system.