How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS040 - SXP type not specified to build periods

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: SXP type not specified to build periods

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.49F963515A413880E10000000A421947>SXP type</> is not specified.

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?

Specify either an SXP type or a combination of frequency mapping type
and due date rule type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS040 - SXP type not specified to build periods ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS040 with the description "SXP type not specified to build periods" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Profitability and Performance Management (PPM) or similar modules where period building is required. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the type of SXP (Service Exchange Partner) that is necessary to build the periods for the specified data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The SXP type may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Data Input: The data being processed may not have the necessary attributes or may be incomplete, leading to the inability to identify the SXP type.
  System Settings: There may be issues with the system settings or parameters that define how periods are built.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SAP (usually found in SPRO) and ensure that the SXP types are correctly defined.
  Verify that