How To Fix /SAPAPO/PE191 - Process profiles for package creation method &1 do not exist

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PE -

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Process profiles for package creation method &1 do not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE191 - Process profiles for package creation method &1 do not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PE191 Process profiles for package creation method &1 do not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a valid process profile associated with the specified package creation method. This can happen during various planning activities, such as when trying to create or execute a planning run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Process Profile: The specified package creation method does not have an associated process profile defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the package creation method may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the necessary configurations may not have been transported correctly.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or modifications, they may not have been properly implemented or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Process Profiles:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SAPAPO/PPRO (Process Profile Maintenance) and check if the process profile for the specified package creation method exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new process profile or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Define Package Creation Method:
  
  Ensure that the package creation method is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for the relevant planning area.
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/PKM (Package Creation Method) to review and configure the package creation methods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the SAP APO system to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Check if the package creation method is linked to the correct process profile.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to process profiles and package creation methods for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SAPAPO/PPRO: Process Profile Maintenance
  /SAPAPO/PKM: Package Creation Method
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for detailed information on process profiles and package creation methods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SAPAPO/PE191.