How To Fix RSPC017 - Process type &1 is not known

RSPC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPC - Process Chains

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Process type &1 is not known

What causes this issue?

You want to use the process type &V1&. This type is not recognized by
the process chain maintenance, or the implementation is of type BO
(business object). This implementation is currently not supported.

System Response

The function has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

If you implemented the type yourself, maintain it in the
<ZH>RSPROCESSTYPES</> table and use ABAP OO (CL) for the
implementation.
If the process type is a delivered process type, there is an error in
the delivery. Send a customer message.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPC017 - Process type &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message RSPC017 indicates that the process type specified in a process chain is not recognized by the system. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Process Type Name: The process type name specified in the process chain might be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Process Type: The process type may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the process type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified process type.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the process chain setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Process Type Name: Verify that the process type name in the process chain is correct. Ensure there are no