How To Fix /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS017 - Customizing error: No BRF+ Function is defined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Customizing error: No BRF+ Function is defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS017 - Customizing error: No BRF+ Function is defined. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS017 indicates a customizing error related to the Business Rule Framework plus (BRF+) in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). The specific message "No BRF+ Function is defined" suggests that the system is unable to find a defined BRF+ function that is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Missing BRF+ Function: The most common cause of this error is that the required BRF+ function has not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the APO system that reference the BRF+ function.
  Transport Issues: If the BRF+ function was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the BRF+ function.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BRF+ Function:
  
  Go to the BRF+ workbench (transaction code BRF+).
  Verify if the required BRF+ function exists and is active. If it does not exist, you may need to create it based on the requirements of your APO configuration.
  
  
  
  Create/Activate BRF+ Function:
  
  If the function is missing, you will need to create it. This typically involves defining the rules and logic that the function should implement.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate the function.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the APO configuration settings to ensure that they correctly reference the BRF+ function. This may involve looking at the settings in the relevant planning area or process.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the function was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the BRF+ function.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the BRF+ function. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on BRF+ and APO for detailed guidance on creating and managing BRF+ functions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the /SAPAPO/PMDS_RECLASS017 error in your SAP system.