How To Fix CPE104 - Define either period determination or fixed period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Define either period determination or fixed period

What causes this issue?

In the period determination rule, attributes for determining dates for
a flexible period, and dates for determining a fixed period were
defined.

System Response

A period determination rule can only be defined with either a fixed
period or with dates for a flexible period.

How to fix this error?

Check your input data and define only one kind of period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE104 - Define either period determination or fixed period ?

  The SAP error message CPE104, which states "Define either period determination or fixed period," typically occurs in the context of configuring the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Cost Planning or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error indicates that the system requires a definition for how periods are determined for planning purposes, but neither a period determination method nor a fixed period has been set.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The error arises when the necessary configuration for period determination is not set up in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Not defining a period determination strategy in the relevant configuration settings.
  Not specifying a fixed period for planning purposes.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: If the settings are partially configured or incorrectly defined, the system may not be able to determine the planning periods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE104 error, you need to ensure that either a period determination method or a fixed period is defined in the system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the configuration settings for Controlling (CO).
  Use the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Reference IMG.
  
  
  
  Define Period Determination:
  
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Planning > Define Period Determination.
  Here, you can define how the system should determine the periods for planning. You may need to create a new period determination strategy or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Define Fixed Period:
  
  If you prefer to use a fixed period instead, navigate to Controlling > Cost Center Accounting > Planning > Define Fixed Period.
  Specify the fixed period that should be used for planning.
  
  
  
  Check Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings are correctly saved and activated.
  Review any related settings that might impact period determination, such as fiscal year variant and planning versions.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to execute the planning transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KEPM (Profitability Analysis Planning) where this error might occur.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring period determination and fixed periods in the CO module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPE104 error and successfully configure period determination or fixed periods in your SAP system.