How To Fix RECARS016 - Error in customer-specific implementation (BAdI) of reminder rule &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECARS - Reminders

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Error in customer-specific implementation (BAdI) of reminder rule &1

What causes this issue?

In addition to its Customizing entry, each reminder rule requires a
specific implementation that calculates the list of dates.
However, reminder rule &V1& that was used did not return a list of
dates.

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?

Make sure that an appropriate active implementation exists for the
Customizing settings of the <DS:SIMG.REFXVC_TIVCARSRULE>Define Reminder
Rules</> IMG activity for the resubmission rule.
The implementation is performed using the
<DS:SIMG.RECA_RESUBMISSION>RECA_RESUBMISSION</> Business Add-In. For
more information, refer to the documentation of Business Add-Ins.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECARS016 - Error in customer-specific implementation (BAdI) of reminder rule &1 ?

  The SAP error message RECARS016 indicates that there is an issue in a customer-specific implementation of a Business Add-In (BAdI) related to reminder rules. This error typically arises when the implementation of the BAdI does not function as expected, leading to a failure in processing reminder rules.
  Cause:
  
  Coding Errors: There may be syntax errors or logical errors in the custom code implemented in the BAdI.
  Incompatibility: The custom implementation may not be compatible with the current version of the SAP system or the specific data being processed.
  Missing Data: Required data or parameters may not be passed correctly to the BAdI implementation.
  Configuration Issues: The BAdI may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the execution of the BAdI implementation. Look for any runtime errors or exceptions that may be raised during execution.
  Check Implementation: Review the code in the BAdI implementation for any errors or inconsistencies. Ensure that all required parameters are being handled correctly.
  Test with Standard Data: Test the BAdI implementation with standard data to see if the error persists. This can help identify if the issue is data-related.
  Review Documentation: Check the SAP documentation for the specific BAdI to ensure that the implementation adheres to the expected interface and behavior.
  Consult SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues with the BAdI or provide guidance on implementation.
  Revert Changes: If the issue arose after recent changes, consider reverting to a previous version of the implementation to see if that resolves the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Definition: Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) are a type of enhancement in SAP that allows customers to add their own business logic to standard SAP applications.
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE18 (for BAdI definitions) and SE19 (for BAdI implementations) to manage and review BAdI implementations.
  Error Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RECARS016 error in your SAP system.