How To Fix CPE137 - Date list routine &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Date list routine &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE137 - Date list routine &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CPE137, which states "Date list routine &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of date calculations or date-related functionalities in SAP, particularly in the areas of planning or forecasting.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system trying to access a date list routine that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The date list routine may not have been created or configured in the system.
  Incorrect Routine Name: The routine name being referenced may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the routine was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Version Issues: The routine may exist in a different version of the system or may have been deleted or modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE137 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Routine Name: Verify that the routine name referenced in the error message is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  Create or Maintain the Routine:
  
  Go to the transaction code CPE1 (or CPE2 for maintenance) to check if the date list routine exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it. You can do this by defining the routine in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system to ensure that the date list routines are properly defined.
  You can check the settings under the relevant application area (e.g., SAP APO, SAP BW).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: If the routine was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that the routine was included and properly imported.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application area you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining and using date list routines.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to date list routines, such as CPE1 for creating and CPE2 for maintaining routines.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on date list routines and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CPE137 error and implement a solution to resolve it.