How To Fix CRM_DATES106 - Date rule &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DATES - Messages in date processing

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Date rule &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Date rule &V1& should be read via the GUID. This date rule does not
exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DATES106 - Date rule &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DATES106 indicates that a specific date rule, identified by the placeholder &1, does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of date management within SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when the system is trying to apply a date rule that has not been defined or is not available in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Date Rule: The most common cause is that the date rule referenced in the error message has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the date rule settings, leading to the system being unable to find the specified rule.
  Transport Issues: If the date rule was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference a date rule, and that rule is not defined, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigate to the relevant path for date rule configuration, typically under CRM settings.
  Verify if the date rule exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Date Rule:
  
  If the date rule does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the date rule was supposed to be transported, check the transport requests to ensure that the rule was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments that reference the date rule, review the code to ensure it is referencing the correct rule and that the rule exists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or updates regarding date rules.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to date rules in CRM.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify date rules in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.