How To Fix RSBPCB_EXCEPTION170 - BPF: Instance activity of step &1 does not require reviewer

RSBPCB_EXCEPTION170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCB_EXCEPTION - BPC: BPF Message Class

• Message number: 170

• Message text: BPF: Instance activity of step &1 does not require reviewer

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION170 - BPF: Instance activity of step &1 does not require reviewer ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCB_EXCEPTION170 with the description "BPF: Instance activity of step &1 does not require reviewer" typically occurs in the context of Business Process Framework (BPF) in SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC). This error indicates that the specific step in the BPF instance does not require a reviewer, but the system is attempting to process it as if it does.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The BPF step may be incorrectly configured to require a reviewer when it should not.
  Workflow Logic: The workflow logic may be set up in a way that incorrectly identifies the step as needing review.
  Instance State: The instance of the BPF may be in a state that does not align with the expected workflow for that step.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BPF Configuration:
  
  Go to the BPF configuration in the SAP BPC administration.
  Verify the settings for the specific step (step &1) to ensure that it is correctly configured regarding the reviewer requirement.
  
  
  
  Review