How To Fix CRM_CANCEL603 - Date rule &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CANCEL - Message class for cancellation set

• Message number: 603

• Message text: Date rule &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CANCEL603 - Date rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CANCEL603, which states "Date rule &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when there is an issue related to date rules that are not defined or configured properly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Rule: The specific date rule referenced by the placeholder &1 is not defined in the system. This could happen if the date rule was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the CRM settings or in the specific transaction you are trying to execute.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the date rule may not have been included or properly transported.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that rely on specific date rules, and those rules are not present, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in SPRO) and navigate to the section where date rules are defined.
  Verify if the date rule with the identifier &1 exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Date Rule:
  
  If the date rule is missing, create a new date rule with the required parameters.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, modify it to meet the necessary requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct date rules and that those rules are available in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including date rules, were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring date rules in your version of SAP CRM.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, or SE11 to check database tables related to date rules.
  Tables: Look into relevant tables that store date rule information, such as CRMD_ORDER or any custom tables that may have been created.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.