How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES170 - Either direct quote or indirect quote is allowed

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Either direct quote or indirect quote is allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES170 - Either direct quote or indirect quote is allowed ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES170 Either direct quote or indirect quote is allowed typically occurs in the context of pricing or quotation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with currency conversions or pricing conditions.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the way currency quotes are being handled in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system is expecting either a direct quote (where the price of the foreign currency is expressed in terms of the local currency) or an indirect quote (where the price of the local currency is expressed in terms of the foreign currency), but the input provided does not conform to these expectations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings in your pricing conditions are correctly configured. Verify whether you are using direct or indirect quotes and ensure that the system is set up to