How To Fix CPE107 - Specify reference date routine for period determination

CPE107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPE - Commodity Pricing Engine

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Specify reference date routine for period determination

What causes this issue?

The period determination rule for a flexible period was defined without
a reference date routine.

System Response

The flexible period determination cannot be defined without a reference
date routine.

How to fix this error?

Enter a reference date routine.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPE107 - Specify reference date routine for period determination ?

  The SAP error message CPE107, which states "Specify reference date routine for period determination," typically occurs in the context of configuring period determination in SAP, particularly in the Controlling (CO) module or when dealing with certain financial transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires a reference date routine for determining periods, but none has been specified in the configuration. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The reference date routine has not been defined in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for period determination may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction or process you are trying to execute requires a reference date routine that has not been set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CPE107 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for period determination (e.g., Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Period Determination).
  Ensure that a