How To Fix SPPF_DET197 - Schedule condition does not exist - reference deleted

SPPF_DET197 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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 This error indicates that a scheduling condition that was expected to be present in the system has been deleted or is no longer valid.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.
  
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