How To Fix /SCDL/BC018 - Process type is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/BC -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Process type is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/BC018 - Process type is unknown ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/BC018 Process type is unknown typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system encounters a process type that it does not recognize or that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The process type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings have not been completed in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Process Type: The process type being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled in the relevant transaction or configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the process type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the system components, leading to the process type not being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where process types are defined.
  Ensure that the process type in question is defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Process Type:
  
  Double-check the spelling and correctness of the process type being used in your transaction or configuration.
  Ensure that the process type is valid for the context in which it is being used.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the process type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant configuration or check for any missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all relevant components of the SAP system are up to date and consistent. This may involve checking for patches or updates that need to be applied.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific process type or error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCDL/BC for process type configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.