How To Fix /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT061 - Process & not started: System error in target system: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Process & not started: System error in target system: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT061 - Process & not started: System error in target system: & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DM_VERS_MGMT061 Process & not started: System error in target system: & typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an issue with the data version management process. This error indicates that a specific process could not be started due to a system error in the target system.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration problems in the target system that prevent the process from starting.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  Network Issues: If the target system is remote, network connectivity issues could prevent the process from being initiated.
  System Performance: The target system may be experiencing performance issues, such as high load or resource constraints, which can lead to timeouts or failures in starting processes.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that the process is trying to access or manipulate.
  Background Job Failures: If the process is initiated as a background job, it may have failed due to various reasons, such as missing job parameters or system errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) in both the source and target systems for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the root cause.
  Verify Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the process in the target system.
  Check Network Connectivity: If the target system is remote, verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between the systems.
  Monitor System Performance: Check the performance of the target system (transaction ST22 for dumps, SM37 for job monitoring) to ensure it is not overloaded or facing resource constraints.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data involved in the process to ensure there are no issues that could prevent the process from starting.
  Re-run the Process: If the issue was transient, try re-running the process after addressing any identified issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SM21 (System Log), SLG1 (Application Log), ST22 (Dump Analysis), and SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP Support with detailed logs and error messages for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to APO and version management for any specific guidelines or best practices that may help in resolving the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message.