How To Fix RETMPE026 - Notice rule &1/&2: relative year not allowed for receipt of notice

RETMPE026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMPE - Clauses for Validity Period

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Notice rule &1/&2: relative year not allowed for receipt of notice

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMPE026 - Notice rule &1/&2: relative year not allowed for receipt of notice ?

  The SAP error message RETMPE026 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a notice rule in the system, specifically related to the use of relative years for the receipt of notices. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with notifications or compliance-related tasks.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "RETMPE026 Notice rule &1/&2: relative year not allowed for receipt of notice" is triggered when a notice rule is configured to use a relative year for the receipt of notices, which is not permitted in the current configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The notice rule may have been set up incorrectly, allowing for relative years when the system does not support it.
  System Settings: The system settings or parameters may not allow for relative years in the context of the specific notice type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be an