How To Fix SCMI_SEMMAP005 - Environment Type &1 not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCMI_SEMMAP -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Environment Type &1 not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCMI_SEMMAP005 - Environment Type &1 not defined ?

  The SAP error message SCMI_SEMMAP005, which states "Environment Type &1 not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specific environment type that is referenced in a configuration or process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The environment type specified (represented by &1) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the environment type name when it was entered in the configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the environment type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  System Upgrade: If the system was recently upgraded, some configurations may have been lost or not migrated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP SCM or APO where environment types are defined. This is usually found under the settings for the specific application (e.g., SNP, DP).
  Verify if the environment type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Define Environment Type:
  
  If the environment type is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for the specific application.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings for the environment type are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling and format of the environment type in your configuration or wherever it is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the environment type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version of SCM/APO for any additional guidance on environment types.
  
  
  
  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 /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for SNP) or /SAPAPO/DP (for DP) to access the relevant planning areas and configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SCMI_SEMMAP005 error message.