How To Fix /SCWM/TM012 - PPF action &1 started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TM -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: PPF action &1 started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TM012 - PPF action &1 started ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TM012 PPF action &1 started typically relates to the Post Processing Framework (PPF) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message indicates that a PPF action has been triggered but has not been processed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The PPF action may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Data: Required data for the PPF action may be missing or incomplete.
  Execution Errors: There may be issues during the execution of the PPF action, such as missing authorizations or system errors.
  Background Job Issues: If the PPF action is supposed to run as a background job, there may be issues with the job scheduling or execution.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check PPF Configuration: 
  
  Go to the PPF configuration in the SAP system and verify that the action is correctly set up.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and conditions for the action are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any detailed error messages related to the PPF action.
  Look for any specific error codes or messages that can provide more context.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all required data for the PPF action is available and correctly populated in the relevant documents (e.g., delivery, warehouse task).
  Validate that the necessary master data (like material, customer, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the PPF action has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  
  Background Job Monitoring:
  
  If the PPF action is scheduled as a background job, check the job status in transaction SM37.
  Look for any failed jobs and analyze the job logs for errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  If possible, test the PPF action in a development or quality environment to replicate the issue and identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific PPF action for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  SM37 (Job Monitoring)
  /SCWM/PPF (PPF Configuration)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the specific PPF action.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.