How To Fix /SCMTMS/COND073 - Data crawler step &1 must not be defined without data crawler profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COND -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Data crawler step &1 must not be defined without data crawler profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND073 - Data crawler step &1 must not be defined without data crawler profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND073 indicates that a data crawler step has been defined without an associated data crawler profile. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when configuring data crawlers for various processes, such as data extraction or integration.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  A data crawler step (e.g., a specific task or operation) has been created in the system, but it has not been linked to a data crawler profile.
  Data crawler profiles are necessary to define how data should be processed, and without a profile, the system cannot execute the defined steps.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Crawler Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the data crawler in SAP TM.
  Ensure that all defined data crawler steps are associated with a valid data crawler profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign a Data Crawler Profile:
  
  If a data crawler profile does not exist, create one that meets your requirements.
  If a profile exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the data crawler step that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if there are any dependencies or prerequisites that need to be fulfilled before the data crawler step can be executed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the data crawler functions as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to assist other team members who may encounter similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. SAP's support portal may have additional insights or solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/CRAWLER for managing data crawlers.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your data crawler steps are properly configured within SAP TM.