How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE027 - Reference date routine &1 is already assigned to event &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Reference date routine &1 is already assigned to event &2

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. The CPE reference date routine and pricing and payment event
share a 1:1 relationship.

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 assign a different CPE reference date routine or create a new CPE
reference date routine in Customizing for the CPE and assign it to the
event.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE027 - Reference date routine &1 is already assigned to event &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE027 indicates that a reference date routine (identified by &1) is already assigned to a specific event (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with planning scenarios or scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there is an attempt to assign a reference date routine to an event that already has that routine assigned. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The same reference date routine is being assigned to multiple events, which is not allowed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning settings or event definitions.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings where the reference date routines are assigned to events.
  Verify if the reference date routine is already assigned to the event in question.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If the routine is indeed already assigned, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the existing assignment if it is not needed.
  Choose a different reference date routine for the new assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for reference date routines and events is set up correctly.
  Check for any duplicate entries or misconfigurations that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly assign reference date routines to events.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PPC1 (for planning) or PPE1 (for event management) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your reference date routines are correctly assigned to events without conflicts.