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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SPPF_DET - PPF: Determination Technology
Message number: 196
Message text: Schedule condition does not exist; reference pending deletion
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SPPF_DET196
- Schedule condition does not exist; reference pending deletion ?The SAP error message SPPF_DET196 indicates that there is a scheduling condition that does not exist, and it is pending deletion. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or similar modules where scheduling conditions are used to manage production processes.
Cause:
- Missing Scheduling Condition: The scheduling condition that is referenced in the system is either deleted or not created properly.
- Pending Deletion: The scheduling condition may have been marked for deletion but is still being referenced in some way, leading to this error.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to scheduling conditions.
Solution:
Check Scheduling Conditions:
- Go to the relevant transaction (e.g.,
SPRO
for configuration orMD04
for stock/requirements list) and verify if the scheduling condition exists.- If it is marked for deletion, you may need to either restore it or create a new scheduling condition.
Create or Restore Scheduling Condition:
- If the scheduling condition is missing, create a new one using the appropriate transaction (e.g.,
OPPR
for production scheduling).- If it is pending deletion, you may need to remove the deletion flag or restore it from a backup if available.
Check Dependencies:
- Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the scheduling condition that might be causing the error.
- Review any related master data (like material master, routing, etc.) to ensure they are correctly configured.
Consult Documentation:
- Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on scheduling conditions and their configuration.
Contact SAP Support:
- If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
Related Information:
OPPR
, MD04
, SPRO
, and others that may help in managing scheduling conditions.By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.
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