How To Fix PE617 - No templates found as reference order

PE617 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PE - Shift Planning: Messages

• Message number: 617

• Message text: No templates found as reference order

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PE617 - No templates found as reference order ?

  The SAP error message PE617 "No templates found as reference order" typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a production order, maintenance order, or similar transactions where a reference order is expected. This error indicates that the system could not find any template or reference order that matches the criteria specified in your transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Templates: There are no templates defined in the system for the specific order type you are trying to create or process.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type you are using may not be configured to use templates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the templates.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the order type or the template may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data you entered, such as incorrect selection criteria or parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings