How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV139 - Process chain &1 specified in PDEM Customizing does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Process chain &1 specified in PDEM Customizing does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV139 - Process chain &1 specified in PDEM Customizing does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM_GEN_SRV139 indicates that a process chain specified in the PDEM (Product Data Management) Customizing does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is trying to execute a process chain that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Chain: The specified process chain in the PDEM Customizing settings is either not created or has been removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration in the PDEM Customizing might be pointing to a process chain that is incorrectly named or does not match any existing process chain in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the process chain was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Chain Existence:
  
  Go to transaction RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance) and verify if the process chain specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or correct the reference in the PDEM Customizing.
  
  
  
  Correct PDEM Customizing:
  
  Navigate to the PDEM Customizing settings (usually found under SPRO -> SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization -> PDEM -> Define Process Chains).
  Ensure that the process chain name is correctly specified and matches an existing process chain.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Process Chain:
  
  If the process chain does not exist, you may need to create a new process chain that meets the requirements of your planning process.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the process chain was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to PDEM and process chains for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the process chain is correctly configured in your SAP APO system.