How To Fix /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION061 - Process & not started: System error in target system: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION -

• 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/OO_VERSION061 - Process & not started: System error in target system: & ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OO_VERSION061 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 execution of a process in the target system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including system configuration issues, connectivity problems, or resource limitations.
  Causes:
  
  System Configuration Issues: The target system may not be properly configured to handle the process being executed.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations in the target system.
  Network Connectivity: There may be network issues preventing communication between the source and target systems.
  Resource Limitations: The target system may be experiencing resource constraints (e.g., memory, CPU) that prevent the process from starting.
  Process Definition Issues: The process definition in the APO system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Background Job Failures: If the process is initiated as a background job, it may have failed due to various reasons.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Configuration: Ensure that the target system is correctly configured to handle the process. Verify settings in transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 for process chains.
  Review Authorizations: Check the user authorizations in the target system to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the process.
  Network Troubleshooting: Verify network connectivity between the source and target systems. Check for any firewall or routing issues.
  Monitor System Resources: Use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor system resources and ensure that the target system has enough capacity to handle the process.
  Validate Process Definitions: Review the process definitions in the APO system to ensure they are correctly set up. You can use transaction /SAPAPO/OM17 to check process chains.
  Check Background Job Logs: If the process is initiated as a background job, check the job logs in transaction SM37 for any error messages or issues that may have occurred during execution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/OM17 (Process Chain Maintenance), SM37 (Job Monitoring), and SM50 (Process Overview).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.