How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH020 - Objects for processing step &1 do not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Objects for processing step &1 do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH020 - Objects for processing step &1 do not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPSBATCH020 Objects for processing step &1 do not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find the necessary objects (like planning objects, key figures, or other relevant data) required for a specific processing step in a batch job.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Objects: The most common cause is that the objects required for the processing step (identified by &1) do not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Deletion of the objects.
  Incorrect configuration or setup.
  Data not being loaded or transferred properly into the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning area or the specific process might not be set up correctly, leading to the system not being able to find the required objects.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or transactional data that the processing step relies on.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the objects required for the processing step exist in the system. This can be done by checking the relevant planning area, key figures, or master data.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for the planning area and the specific process is correct. This includes checking the settings in the SAP APO system and ensuring that all necessary objects are defined.
  
  
  Data Load Verification: If the objects are supposed to be loaded from another system (like SAP ERP), ensure that the data transfer process is functioning correctly and that the necessary data has been loaded into the APO system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the batch job has the necessary authorizations to access the required objects.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review the logs and traces for the batch job to gather more information about what might be causing the issue. This can provide insights into specific objects that are missing or any other underlying issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurred.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CDPS to access the relevant batch job processing screens.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.