How To Fix TIMERULE008 - not allowed if does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TIMERULE - Error Messages for Date Rules

• Message number: 008

• Message text: not allowed if does not exist

What causes this issue?

If a time rule uses the XML element <ABAPTimeRule> to specify an ABAP
function module, then the time rule cannot have a <TimeRuleSource>
element.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TIMERULE008 - not allowed if does not exist ?

  The SAP error message TIMERULE008 indicates that there is an issue with a time rule configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the time rule source you are trying to use is not allowed because the corresponding ABAP time rule does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Time Rule Definition: The ABAP time rule that you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration error or because the time rule was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The time rule source you are trying to use may not be compatible with the existing time rules or may not be properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the time rule was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to its absence in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Time Rule Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PT01 for time management) and check the configuration of time rules.
  Ensure that the ABAP time rule you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Time Rule:
  
  If the ABAP time rule does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for time management.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the time rule was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were imported correctly.
  If necessary, re-transport the time rule from the source system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring time rules and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PT01, PT02, or PT03 for time management configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to TIMERULE008 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom ABAP programs or enhancements related to time rules, review them to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TIMERULE008 error and implement a solution to resolve it.