How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR217 - A PSM process profile is not maintained

/SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: A PSM process profile is not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR217 - A PSM process profile is not maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR217 indicates that a PSM (Process Supply Management) process profile is not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to execute a planning run or a related function that requires a defined process profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the required PSM process profile has not been defined or is not assigned to the relevant planning area or planning object.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the PSM process profiles in the APO system.
  Incorrect Planning Area: The planning area being used may not have the necessary process profile assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Process Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PSM or navigate through the SAP menu to the relevant configuration area.
  Verify if the PSM process profile is defined.