How To Fix RETMPE102 - Notice term of objects: term number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETMPE - Clauses for Validity Period

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Notice term of objects: term number &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RETMPE102 - Notice term of objects: term number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RETMPE102, which states "Notice term of objects: term number &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Retail or Material Management modules when the system is unable to find a specific notice term associated with a particular object or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Notice Term: The most common cause of this error is that the notice term (identified by the term number &1) has not been defined in the system. This could happen if the term was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the notice term is not properly linked to the relevant object or transaction.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that store notice terms.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Notice Term Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section where notice terms are defined.
  Verify if the term number mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Notice Term:
  
  If the term does not exist, create a new notice term with the required details.
  If it exists but is not linked correctly, update the configuration to ensure it is associated with the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the relevant master data to ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform deeper checks in the database if inconsistencies are suspected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to notice terms and their configuration to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system version or configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table data viewing).
  Tables: The notice terms are typically stored in specific tables (e.g., RETMPE) that you can query to check for existing entries.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify notice terms in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RETMPE102 error and ensure that the necessary notice terms are correctly configured in your SAP system.