How To Fix RMPS_OPERATION001 - Technical key of an operation (GUID)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_OPERATION - Message Class for Recursive Operations

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Technical key of an operation (GUID)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_OPERATION001 - Technical key of an operation (GUID) ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_OPERATION001 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the technical key (GUID) of an operation in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or related modules. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to access, modify, or delete an operation that does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid GUID: The GUID provided for the operation may not correspond to any existing operation in the database.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as missing entries or corrupted data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the operation.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the operation from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check the GUID you are using to ensure it is correct and corresponds to an existing operation. You can do this by querying the database or using transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) to find the operation.
  Check Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for any inconsistencies. You may need to run consistency checks or repair tools if discrepancies are found.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the operation. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N, CJ02, CJ03, and SE16 for project management and data analysis.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RMPS_OPERATION001 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Project System and related modules to understand the structure and requirements for operations and their GUIDs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RMPS_OPERATION001 error in your SAP system.