How To Fix /SCMB/ABAS513 - Alert type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ABAS -

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Alert type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ABAS513 - Alert type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ABAS513 Alert type &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) when the system is trying to access or process an alert type that has not been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Alert Type: The alert type specified in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the alert type was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be looking for an alert type that was expected to be configured but was not set up correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the alert type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused it not to be created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Alert Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCMB/ALERT or the relevant configuration area in your SAP system.
  Verify if the alert type you are trying to use is defined. If it is not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Alert Type:
  
  If the alert type does not exist, you can create it by following the necessary steps in the configuration. Ensure that you define all required parameters for the alert type.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the alert type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the relevant configuration or manually create the alert type in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage alert types in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed steps on managing alert types in your specific version of SAP SCM/APO.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Look for discussions in SAP Community or other forums where similar issues have been addressed.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.