How To Fix /SCDL/AF260 - Default process type &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/AF -

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Default process type &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/AF260 - Default process type &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/AF260 Default process type &1 is not valid typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an issue with the configuration of process types in the system. This error indicates that the specified default process type is not recognized or is not valid in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The process type specified in the configuration may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customizing settings for the process type may not have been completed.
  Transport Issues: If the process type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data related to the process type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Process Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where process types are defined.
  Verify that the process type specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that all necessary customizing settings related to the process type are completed. This may include settings for production planning, process chains, or other relevant areas.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the process type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any inconsistencies in the master data or configuration data.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type and its configuration 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: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, SCDL for specific SCM-related tasks, or SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCDL/AF260 Default process type &1 is not valid.