How To Fix MPE_RTGV_COMPARE003 - Reference template &1 does not exist

MPE_RTGV_COMPARE003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTGV_COMPARE -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Reference template &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

If you have space : Referenced object does not exist. It was deleted or
converted to a non-referenceable template.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTGV_COMPARE003 - Reference template &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTGV_COMPARE003 indicates that a reference template specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Production Planning (PP) modules, particularly when dealing with templates for various processes such as planning, costing, or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Template: The reference template you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Template Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the template reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the template.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the template.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Template Existence:
  
  Check if the reference template exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where templates are stored (e.g., using transaction codes like SE11 for data dictionary or SE16 for table display).
  If