How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE026 - Reference date routine &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Reference date routine &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

A pricing and payment event can be used as a trigger date for the
commodity pricing engine (CPE) by assigning a CPE reference date
routine. You have entered a reference date routine number which has not
been defined in Customizing for the CPE.

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?

Either select an existing reference date routine which has been defined
for use by pricing and payment events or create a new reference date
routine in Customizing for the CPE.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE026 - Reference date routine &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE026 indicates that a reference date routine specified in your configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS) module, particularly when dealing with planning strategies or when executing planning runs.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routine: The specified reference date routine (identified by the placeholder &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may reference a routine that has been deleted or not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the routine may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the PP/DS settings).
  Verify if the reference date routine exists. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code where the routines are defined (e.g., /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning).
  If the routine is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Routine:
  
  If the routine does not exist, you can create a new one by following the standard procedure for defining reference date routines in SAP.
  Ensure that the routine is correctly configured to meet your planning requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the error occurred after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the routine was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to define and manage reference date routines.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting your planning processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/SDP1 for planning and /SAPAPO/MC90 for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.