How To Fix SPPF_VIEW012 - The action has been deactivated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_VIEW - PPF: PPF User Interface Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The action has been deactivated

What causes this issue?

The action has been set inactively as it was found automatically. This
should prevent another automatic determination from generating the
action again.

System Response

The action is not processed in this status.

How to fix this error?

You can set the action back to an active status by using the 'activate'
function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_VIEW012 - The action has been deactivated ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_VIEW012 with the description "The action has been deactivated" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Process Management. This error indicates that a specific action or functionality within a workflow or process has been disabled or is not available for use.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Action: The action that you are trying to perform has been explicitly deactivated in the system configuration. This could be due to business process changes or administrative decisions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to the perception that the action is deactivated.
  Configuration Settings: The workflow or process configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to certain actions being unavailable.
  System Updates or Changes: Recent updates or changes to the system may have affected the availability of certain actions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Action Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., transaction codes like SWDD for workflow definitions).
  Verify if the action in question is indeed deactivated. If it is, you may need to reactivate it based on business requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This can be checked using transaction code SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation related to the workflow or process to understand if there have been any recent changes that might affect the action.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration or authorization checks, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the action again to ensure that it is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SWDD (Workflow Builder), SWI1 (Work Item Selection), and SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection for Repeated Tasks).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.