How To Fix RETMPE019 - Notice rule &1 / &2: Calendar &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMPE - Clauses for Validity Period

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Notice rule &1 / &2: Calendar &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMPE019 - Notice rule &1 / &2: Calendar &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RETMPE019 indicates that there is an issue with a calendar that is referenced in a notice rule. Specifically, the message states that the calendar identified by the parameters &1 (notice rule), &2 (another identifier), and &3 (calendar ID) does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Calendar: The most common cause of this error is that the specified calendar (identified by &3) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The notice rule may be incorrectly configured to reference a calendar that is not valid or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the calendar was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the calendar.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Calendar Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SCAL for maintaining calendars) and check if the calendar with the ID specified in the error message exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Calendar:
  
  If the calendar is missing, create a new calendar with the required settings.
  If the calendar exists but is not configured correctly, adjust its settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Notice Rule Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the notice rule (using transaction SPRO or relevant configuration transaction) to ensure it is correctly referencing the existing calendar.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the calendar was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to re-transport it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the calendar. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SCAL: Maintain Calendars
  SPRO: Access the SAP Reference IMG for configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on calendar management and notice rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RETMPE019 error and ensure that the calendar is correctly set up for the notice rule in question.