How To Fix RSMPC173 - Process '&': there is no process of type '&' in table I_T_INFO_PROCESS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Process '&': there is no process of type '&' in table I_T_INFO_PROCESS

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC173 - Process '&': there is no process of type '&' in table I_T_INFO_PROCESS ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC173 indicates that there is an issue with a process type that is expected to be found in the internal table I_T_INFO_PROCESS, but it is not present. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Chains or data processing tasks where a specific process type is referenced but not defined or available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Definition: The process type that is being referenced in the process chain or job is not defined in the system. This could happen if the process type was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the process type is incorrectly specified or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the process type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or execute the process type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Definition: Verify that the process type referenced in the error message is defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing) and checking the process types.
  Recreate or Activate Process: If the process type is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  Review Transport Requests: If the process type was recently transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and properly activated in the target system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the process type.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the process chain to identify where the error is occurring and gather more information about the missing process type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (Process Chain Maintenance), and RSC2 (Process Chain Execution).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific process type or error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for process chains and data processing to understand how process types are defined and managed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or technical support team for further assistance.