How To Fix RETMPE009 - Notice rule &1: definition does not exist

RETMPE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMPE - Clauses for Validity Period

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Notice rule &1: definition does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMPE009 - Notice rule &1: definition does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RETMPE009, which states "Notice rule &1: definition does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration of notice rules in the system. This error can arise in various modules, particularly in the context of logistics or materials management, where notice rules are used for notifications related to processes like inventory management, procurement, or sales.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the notice rule specified (denoted by &1) does not have a corresponding definition in the system. This could happen if the rule was deleted, not created, or if there is a typo in the rule identifier.
  
  Configuration Issues: The notice rules may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of the necessary definitions.
  Transport Issues: If the notice rule was recently transported from another system (e.g., from a development