How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION136 - BPF: Could not find step with step order &1 in template &2 version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 136

• Message text: BPF: Could not find step with step order &1 in template &2 version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION136 - BPF: Could not find step with step order &1 in template &2 version &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION136 indicates that there is an issue with a Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) process where the system cannot find a specific step in a template. The error message provides the following details:
  
  Step Order: The specific step that the system is trying to find.
  Template: The name of the template being used.
  Version: The version of the template.
  
  Cause
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Step: The step defined in the process chain or template does not exist. This could happen if the step was deleted or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Template Version: The version of the template being referenced may not be correct or may not exist.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the BPC process chain or the template itself.
  Transport Issues: If the template was transported from one environment to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the step to be lost or misconfigured.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Template: Verify that the template specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured. Ensure that the step order mentioned in the error is present in the template.
  
  
  Review Process Chain: Look at the process chain that is calling this template. Ensure that all steps are correctly defined and that there are no missing or incorrectly configured steps.
  
  
  Validate Versions: Make sure that the version of the template being used is correct. If you have multiple versions, ensure that you are referencing the right one.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Steps: If a step is missing, you may need to recreate it in the template or process chain.
  
  
  Check Transport Logs: If the template was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BPC and process chains for any specific guidance on this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  BPC Documentation: Review the official SAP BPC documentation for best practices on configuring templates and process chains.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBPCB_EXCEPTION136 error in your SAP BPC environment.