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Message type: E = Error
Message class: SPPF_DET - PPF: Determination Technology
Message number: 197
Message text: Schedule condition does not exist - reference deleted
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SPPF_DET197
- Schedule condition does not exist - reference deleted ?The SAP error message SPPF_DET197 ("Schedule condition does not exist - reference deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or similar modules where scheduling conditions are used to manage production processes. This error indicates that a scheduling condition that was expected to be present in the system has been deleted or is no longer valid.
Causes:
- Deleted Scheduling Condition: The most common cause is that the scheduling condition referenced in a production order or planning scenario has been deleted from the system.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the database tables that manage scheduling conditions.
- Configuration Changes: Changes in configuration settings or master data that affect scheduling conditions may lead to this error.
- Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), and the scheduling conditions were not included in the transport, this error may occur.
Solutions:
- Check Scheduling Conditions: Verify if the scheduling condition exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OPU3 for scheduling conditions) and checking if the condition is still present.
- Recreate the Condition: If the scheduling condition has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly configured.
- Review Master Data: Check the master data related to the production order or planning scenario to ensure that all required entries are present and correctly configured.
- Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
- Transport Review: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that there were no errors during the transport process.
- Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
Related Information:
If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration and data setup in your SAP environment.
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