How To Fix /SCDL/PPF051 - Starting condition: Inconsistent or missing application data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/PPF -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Starting condition: Inconsistent or missing application data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/PPF051 - Starting condition: Inconsistent or missing application data ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/PPF051 Starting condition: Inconsistent or missing application data typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system when dealing with the Post Processing Framework (PPF). This error indicates that there is an issue with the data required to trigger a specific action or process, often related to the conditions set for the PPF actions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: The application data required for the PPF action is not available. This could be due to incomplete master data or transactional data.
  Inconsistent Data: The data present may not meet the necessary conditions or may be in an incorrect format, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: The PPF configuration might not be set up correctly, leading to conditions that cannot be satisfied.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Application Data: Verify that all necessary application data is present and correctly configured. This includes checking master data and transactional data relevant to the PPF action.
  Review PPF Configuration: Go through the PPF configuration settings to ensure that the conditions for the actions are correctly defined and that they align with the available data.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the inconsistency or missing data occurs.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the action has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific PPF action you are trying to execute for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  PPF Overview: The Post Processing Framework (PPF) is used in SAP to manage and execute background processing tasks based on specific conditions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SCDL for PPF configuration and monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to the PPF framework.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the error message /SCDL/PPF051.