How To Fix /VSO/P_MSG012 - Error determining process type: record missing in tab. &1, key &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/P_MSG -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Error determining process type: record missing in tab. &1, key &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG012 - Error determining process type: record missing in tab. &1, key &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG012 indicates that there is an issue with determining the process type due to a missing record in a specific table. The message typically includes placeholders for the table name (&1), and the key values (&2 and &3) that are being referenced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the required data for the specified key is missing from the relevant table. This could be due to data not being maintained, or it may have been deleted or not yet created.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper mapping of process types.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, it is possible that the necessary data was not included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Table: Identify the table indicated by &1 in the error message. Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the record