How To Fix SPPF_DET039 - Customizing settings of action template have been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_DET - PPF: Determination Technology

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Customizing settings of action template have been deleted

What causes this issue?

The Customizing settings for these action templates have been deleted.

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 assigned processing and assign the processing again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_DET039 - Customizing settings of action template have been deleted ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_DET039 indicates that the customizing settings for an action template have been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules, where action templates are used to define specific actions related to employee management.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Action Template: The action template that is being referenced has been deleted from the system.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the deletion or corruption of the action template.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain customizing settings, leading to the appearance that they have been deleted.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes made during a system upgrade or configuration changes might inadvertently affect existing action templates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Action Template: Verify if the action template still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the action templates under the appropriate section.
  Restore Deleted Template: If the action template has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Transport Logs: If the issue is related to transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the action template settings. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for SPPF_DET039 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  PPOME: Organizational Management
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have taken to resolve it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to restore the necessary customizing settings for the action template.