How To Fix SPPF045 - Invalid processing (&) assigned in determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF - PPF: Messages from the Central Classes

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Invalid processing (&) assigned in determination

What causes this issue?

Data for the processing entered in the schedule conditions is searched
for in Customizing. However, the processing was not found in the
Customizing settings. It was probably deleted in Customizing.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the processing in the Customizing of conditions, and assign it
again in the Customizing of the action definition.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF045 - Invalid processing (&) assigned in determination ?

  The SAP error message SPPF045 indicates that there is an issue with the processing type assigned in the determination procedure. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's condition technique, often related to pricing, output determination, or similar functionalities where specific processing types are expected.
  Cause:
  The error message SPPF045 Invalid processing (&) assigned in determination usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The processing type assigned in the determination procedure is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the configuration tables that define valid processing types.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements, they might not be correctly implemented or might be referencing an invalid processing type.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where the determination procedure is defined (e.g., pricing, output determination).
  Verify that the processing type assigned is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Processing Types:
  
  Check the processing types defined in the system. You can do this by looking at the relevant customizing settings or tables (e.g., T683 for pricing).
  Ensure that the processing type you are trying to use is active and correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set breakpoints in the relevant function modules or methods to trace where the error is being triggered.
  This can help identify if the issue is due to a specific condition record or configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom enhancements or modifications, review the code to ensure that it is not causing the issue.
  Make sure that any custom logic is correctly handling the processing types.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  You may need to re-transport or manually adjust configurations in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message SPPF045.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO for configuration
  SE11 for data dictionary (to check tables)
  SE80 for development objects
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SPPF045 error in your SAP system.