How To Fix UDM_MSG212 - General error during call of PPF (determination: Determine method)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UDM_MSG - FSCM-DM: Messages

• Message number: 212

• Message text: General error during call of PPF (determination: Determine method)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UDM_MSG212 - General error during call of PPF (determination: Determine method) ?

  The SAP error message UDM_MSG212, which indicates a "General error during call of PPF (determination: Determine method)," typically arises in the context of the Post Processing Framework (PPF) in SAP. This framework is used for executing background processing tasks based on certain conditions or events, such as sending notifications, generating documents, or executing other automated tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The PPF configuration might not be set up correctly. This could include missing or incorrect settings for the determination method or the action to be executed.
  Missing Customization: If the determination method or action is custom-developed, there may be issues in the code or missing implementations.
  Authorization Problems: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action defined in the PPF.
  Data Issues: The data being processed may not meet the criteria expected by the determination method, leading to a failure in execution.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues, such as database connectivity problems or other technical errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check PPF Configuration: Review the PPF configuration settings in transaction code SPPFCADM or SPPF to ensure that the determination method and actions are correctly defined.
  Debugging: If the determination method is custom, use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution and identify where the error occurs. Look for any exceptions or errors in the code.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the PPF actions. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure it meets the expected criteria for the determination method. Check for any missing or incorrect data.
  Review Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into what went wrong during the PPF execution.
  Consult SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPPFCADM: PPF Customizing
  SPPF: PPF Framework
  SLG1: Application Log
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for PPF to understand the framework better and how to configure it properly.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.