How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR218 - Process profile &1: parallel processing is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Process profile &1: parallel processing is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR218 - Process profile &1: parallel processing is not active ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDRP_APPR218 Process profile &1: parallel processing is not active typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to execute a process that requires parallel processing, but the configuration for parallel processing is not enabled for the specified process profile.
  Cause:
  
  Parallel Processing Not Configured: The process profile you are using does not have parallel processing enabled. This can happen if the settings were not configured correctly during the setup of the process profile.
  System Settings: The system may not be set up to allow parallel processing for the specific type of job or process you are trying to execute.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to run processes in parallel.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Profile Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PDRP (or the relevant transaction for your process).
  Check the settings of the process profile specified in the error message. Ensure that the option for parallel processing is enabled.
  
  
  
  Enable Parallel Processing:
  
  If parallel processing is not enabled, you may need to modify the process profile settings to allow for parallel execution. This can usually be done in the configuration settings of the APO system.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is configured to support parallel processing. This may involve checking system parameters or settings related to background processing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the process in parallel. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on configuring process profiles and enabling parallel processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/PDRP for process profile management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and enable parallel processing for the specified process profile in SAP APO.