How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS020 - No active Customizing entry for due date rule modifier &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS - Message Class for Periods & Due Date Tools

• Message number: 020

• Message text: No active Customizing entry for due date rule modifier &1

What causes this issue?

There is no active Customizing entry for the due date rule modifier
type.

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?

Check the entries for due date rule modifier types in Customizing for
<LS>Public Sector Management</> under <LS>Social Services -> Basic
Settings -> Periods and Due Date Rule Settings -> Period and Due Date
Rule Setting Enhancement -> <DS:SIMG.V_PSSC_DDR_MTYPE>Maintain Due Date
Rule Modifier Types</>.</> Ensure that the description has been
maintained in your system language for the relevant due date rule
modifier type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS020 - No active Customizing entry for due date rule modifier &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS020 indicates that there is no active customizing entry for the due date rule modifier specified by the placeholder &1. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where due date rules are applied.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a valid customizing entry for the specified due date rule modifier in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  The due date rule modifier has not been defined in the customizing settings.
  The customizing settings may not have been activated or may be incomplete.
  There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the due date rule modifier in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for due date rules. This is typically found under:
  Project System -> Structures -> Define Due Date Rules
  
  Verify if the due date rule modifier specified in the error message exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Due Date Rule Modifier:
  
  If the due date rule modifier does not exist, you will need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive or incorrectly configured, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Activate the Customizing Entry:
  
  Ensure that any new or modified entries are activated. Sometimes, changes may require a transport request to be moved to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the configuration and any references to the due date rule modifier in your project or settings to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring due date rules and modifiers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to see how due date rules are applied in your projects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for the error message number in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing additional insights or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSSC_TOOLS020 and ensure that your due date rules are correctly configured in SAP.