How To Fix DMF_OUTBOUND637 - Customizing activity was used to determine past period in days.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMF_OUTBOUND -

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Customizing activity was used to determine past period in days.

What causes this issue?

Outbound implementation SALES_ORDR uses activity
<DS:SIMG.DMF_V_CTRL_SO>Maintain Control Parameters for Sales Orders.</>

System Response

Past period in days are used to select sales orders with a creation date
on or after the number of days prior to the current date for processing
via the outbound implementation SALES_ORDR.

How to fix this error?

To display or edit the number of days past that are considered for
Outbound Implementation SALES_ORDR, use the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.DMF_V_CTRL_SO>Maintain Control Parameters for Sales Orders</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND637 - Customizing activity was used to determine past period in days. ?

  The SAP error message DMF_OUTBOUND637 indicates that there is an issue related to the configuration of the Data Management Framework (DMF) when trying to determine a past period in days for outbound processing. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the specified time frame.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The customizing settings for the DMF may not be properly defined, particularly regarding the time periods for outbound processing.
  Invalid Time Frame: The system may be trying to access a time frame that is not defined or is outside the allowable range set in the configuration.
  Missing Customizing Activity: The necessary customizing activity to define the past period in days may not have been executed or completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the DMF customizing settings in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings for the past period in days are correctly defined. This can typically be found in the SPRO transaction under the relevant DMF configuration section.
  
  
  
  Adjust Time Frame:
  
  Review the time frame settings in the DMF configuration. Make sure that the time frame you are trying to access is valid and within the defined limits.
  
  
  
  Execute Missing Customizing Activities:
  
  If you find that certain customizing activities have not been executed, complete those activities to ensure that the system has the necessary configuration to process the outbound data correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to DMF for specific instructions on how to configure the outbound processing settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the outbound processing works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring DMF.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and making adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMF_OUTBOUND637 error and ensure that your outbound processing is configured correctly.