How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS302 - Specify a due date rule for reference date for SXP type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 302

• Message text: Specify a due date rule for reference date for SXP type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS302 - Specify a due date rule for reference date for SXP type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS302 indicates that a due date rule needs to be specified for a reference date for a specific SXP (Service Execution Process) type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where due dates are critical for project planning and execution.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A due date rule has not been defined for the specified SXP type in the system.
  The system is unable to determine how to calculate or assign due dates based on the reference date for the specified SXP type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Due Date Rules:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the relevant SXP type in your SAP system.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and follow the path:
  Project System -> Structures -> Project Planning -> Define Due Date Rules
  
  Here, you can create or modify due date rules for the specific SXP type that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Assign Due Date Rules:
  
  Ensure that the due date rules are correctly assigned to the SXP type in question. This may involve linking the due date rules to the relevant project or process types.
  
  
  
  Check Reference Dates:
  
  Verify that the reference dates being used in the process are valid and correctly formatted. Ensure that they align with the due date rules you have defined.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the specific due date rules or how to configure them, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to see how due dates are being handled in your projects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message PSSC_TOOLS302 and ensure that due date rules are properly configured for your SXP types.