How To Fix /SAPAPO/RBA202 - Invalid entry: Procedure type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RBA -

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Invalid entry: Procedure type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA202 - Invalid entry: Procedure type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RBA202 Invalid entry: Procedure type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a procedure type that is being referenced in a planning function or process does not exist in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing entries, or incorrect references.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Procedure Type: The procedure type specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the procedure type was never created.
  Transport Issues: If the procedure type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration or deletion of procedure types can lead to this error if the planning function or process still references the deleted or modified procedure type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the procedure type, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Procedure Type: Verify that the procedure type referenced in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP APO.
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/RBA to check the procedure types.
  
  
  Create or Correct Procedure Type: If the procedure type does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the planning function or process.
  Transport Check: If the procedure type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated correctly.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings to ensure that all necessary procedure types are correctly defined and active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the procedure type. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific procedure type for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific procedure type or error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/RBA for procedure types and /SAPAPO/SDP94 for planning functions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.