How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION131 - BPF: Instance &1 is marked with deadline, but no deadline set on any step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 131

• Message text: BPF: Instance &1 is marked with deadline, but no deadline set on any step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION131 - BPF: Instance &1 is marked with deadline, but no deadline set on any step ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION131 typically occurs in the context of Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when a planning process (BPF - Business Process Flow) is configured with a deadline, but none of the steps within that process have a deadline set. This inconsistency can lead to confusion in the execution of the BPF.
  Cause:
  The error arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Deadline Configuration: The BPF instance has a deadline set at the instance level, but the individual steps within that BPF do not have any deadlines defined.
  Inconsistent Settings: This inconsistency can occur if the BPF was modified after the instance was created, or if there was an oversight during the configuration of the BPF steps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BPC administration or the BPF configuration area.
  Review the settings for the specific BPF instance that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Set Deadlines for Steps:
  
  If the BPF instance requires a deadline, ensure that each step within the BPF has a corresponding deadline set.
  You can do this by editing each step in the BPF and specifying the deadline.
  
  
  
  Remove Deadline from BPF Instance:
  
  If the deadline is not necessary for the BPF instance, you can remove the deadline from the instance level.
  This can be done in the BPF configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Test the BPF:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the BPF to ensure that it runs without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BPC Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BPC documentation for detailed guidance on configuring BPFs and deadlines.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By ensuring that the deadlines are consistently set across both the BPF instance and its steps, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the BPF to execute successfully.